Increased ATFL –PTFL angle could be an indirect MRI sign in diagnosis of chronic ATFL injury

ConclusionThe ATFL –PTFL angle was significantly larger among MAI patients than among those without MAI. Increased ATFL–PTFL angle offers a new indirect MRI sign for diagnosing chronic ATFL injury. The ATFL–PTFL angle can be used not only to improve the accuracy of diagnosis of chronic ATFL injury, but also to e valuate the restoration of normal ankle joint geometry after lateral ligament reconstruction.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research