CH16 Foot/Ankle Injuries Review

Which ligament is most commonly injured in a Lateral Ankle Sprain?

• Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)

• Posterior Talofibular Ligament (PTFL)

• Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL)

• Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament

Which special test is performed when suspecting an injury to the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)?

• Anterior Drawer (ankle)

• Eversion Talar Tilt

• Inversion Talar Tilt

• Kleiger's Test

What is the MOI for a Lateral Ankle Sprain?

• Excessive ankle eversion

• Excessive ankle inversion

• Excessive ankle dorsiflexion

• Excessive ankle plantarflexion

What ligament is injured in a Medial Ankle Sprain?

• Deltoid Ligament

• Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament

• Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament

• Calcaneofibular Ligmant

Which special test is performed when suspecting an injury to the Deltoid Ligament?

• Inversion Talar Tilt

• Eversion Talar Tilt

• Klieger's Test

• Anterior Drawer (ankle)

What is the MOI for a Medial Ankle Sprain?

• Excessive ankle inversion

• Excessive ankle eversion

• Excessive ankle plantarflexion

• Excessive ankle dorsiflexion

What anatomical structures are involved in a High Ankle Sprain?

• Tibiofibular Ligaments & Syndesmosis

• Tibiofibular Ligaments & Medial Ankle Ligaments

• Syndesmosis & Medial Ankle Ligaments

• Syndesmosis & Tibialis Anterior

Which special test is performed when suspecting a High Ankle Sprain?

• Eversion Talar Tilt

• Inversion Talar Tilt

• Kleiger's Test

• Anterior Drawer (ankle)

What is the MOI for a high ankle sprain?

• Excessive dorsiflexion & external rotation

• Excessive dorsiflexion & internal rotation

• Excessive plantarflexion & external rotation

• Excessive plantarflexion & internal rotation

A High Ankle Sprain is also known as a Syndesmotic Sprain.

• True

• False