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ATFL injury
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Orthopaedics
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When ATFL Ankle Sprain Needs an Orthopaedic OpinionWhen ATFL Ankle Sprain Needs an Orthopaedic Opinion
Even a complete anterior talofibular ligament tear is managed through physiotherapy for 90–95% of patients; whether to seek specialist assessment depends on specific functional markers emerging during rehabilitation, not initial injury grade alone.Even a complete anterior talofibular ligament tear is managed through physiotherapy for 90–95% of patients; whether to seek specialist assessment depends on specific functional markers emerging during rehabilitation, not initial injury grade alone.
When ankle sprain becomes lateral instabilityWhen ankle sprain becomes lateral instability
When the ATFL heals in a lax position—which occurs in 20 to 40 per cent of ankle sprains—chronic instability develops: the ankle gives way on stairs and uneven ground, risking post-traumatic arthritis.When the ATFL heals in a lax position—which occurs in 20 to 40 per cent of ankle sprains—chronic instability develops: the ankle gives way on stairs and uneven ground, risking post-traumatic arthritis.
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