ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2020
The lateral ankle ligaments are interconnected: the medial connecting fibres between the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligaments.
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Abstract
purposeA deep knowledge of lateral ankle ligaments is necessary to understand its function, pathophysiology and treatment options. The ankle lateral collateral ligament is formed by the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular (CFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL). Although previous studies have reported connections between these ligaments on its lateral side, no studies have specifically assessed connections on the medial side. The aim of this study was to assess the morphology and consistency of the medial connections between the components of the lateral collateral ligament complex of the ankle.
methodsForty fresh-frozen ankle specimens were dissected to look for connections between the three lateral ankle ligaments. After visualization of the lateral ligaments was achieved, the fibula was amputated and ligament insertions were released at the talar and calcaneal insertion points. Observation of the connections and video analysis of the dynamic relationships of ligament connections were performed.
resultsConnections were found in all cases between the ATFL and PTFL, the ATFL and CFL, and the CFL and PTFL. Connections between ATFL and PTFL were not homogeneous. Although connections between the ATFLif and PTFL were noted in all cases (40), only 17 ankles (42.5%) had connections between the ATFLsf and PTFL. The amount of fibres of connection was also variable.
conclusionConnections between the three components of the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle may be observed from the medial aspect of the ankle, and this may have important implications for arthroscopic lateral ligament repair.
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