Author: James Griffiths / Editor: Steve Corry-Bass / Reviewer: Ciaran Mackle / Codes: / Published: 13/11/2022
A 26-year old male patient, usually fit and well, sustained an inversion injury to their right ankle. They describe “going over on it” and hearing a crack.
The patient was unable to continue playing and couldn’t weight bear on assessment.
Swelling and bruising was noted over the anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL).
X-rays were undertaken and reported as no acute bony injury. The patient was diagnosed with a ligamentous injury and discharged with crutches, advice regarding rest, ice, compression and analgesia (RICE) and follow-up with the physiotherapy department.
