Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Lateral Ankle Instability
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Lateral Ankle Instability
Lateral ankle instability may be acute or chronic. Acute instability usually occurs due to
 extreme rear foot supination with planter-flexion trauma leads to injury of lateral
 collateral ligament complex especially the anterior talofibular ligament. Most ankle
 ligamentous injuries are treated conservatively. However, 20% to 40% of patients complain of
 chronic instability and persistent discomfort. Structural instability, loss of proprioceptive
 capabilities, and the weakness of peroneal muscles seem to induce chronic instability
Inclusion Criteria:

 - Patients with any sex, age, complaining of chronic lateral ankle pain.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. Tumors at ankle region.

 2. Postoperative status around the ankle.

 3. Rheumatoid arthritis.

 4. Comminuted fracture at the ankle.

 5. Congenital anomalies of the ankle.