1 day ago · The Posterior Talofibular Ligament (PTFL) is a strong ligament in the ankle that connects the talus to the fibula. It is the strongest of the lateral ankle ligaments and plays a …

Nov 17, 2022 · The PTFL is an intracapsular but extra-synovial ligament that arises from the posterior aspect of the distal fibula and courses posteromedially to insert into the lateral …

The lateral side of the ankle has three supporting ligaments: the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) and the calcaneofibular ligament(CFL). The …

The posterior talofibular ligament is a ligament that connects the fibula to the talus bone. It runs almost horizontally from the malleolar fossa of the lateral malleolus of the fibula to the lateral …

Dec 22, 2024 · Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) injuries are far less common than other lateral collateral ligament injuries of the ankle and almost always occur with other injuries 1. …

Nov 9, 2022 · The posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is one of the three ligaments which make up the lateral collateral ligament complex of the ankle. The components of this ligamentous …

Aug 19, 2023 · The PTFL (Posterior Talofibular Ligament) is a ligament that connects the talus bone of the foot to the fibula bone of the lower leg. It is responsible for stabilizing the ankle …

Apr 20, 2022 · short fibers of PTFL restrict internal and external rotation, talar tilt, and dorsiflexion; long fibres inhibit only external rotation, talar tilt, and dorsiflexion Anatomy

May 12, 2023 · The PTFL is the strongest of the lateral ligaments, and extreme inversion with plantar flexion is required to place the PTFL under stress; as a result, the PTFL is less …

An injured posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is one of the reasons for chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). Previous researches have demonstrated that the PTFL thickness (PTFLT) is …