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).

2023年8月19日 · The posterior drawer test is a physical exam maneuver used to assess the stability of the ankle joint, specifically the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL). This test is typically performed by a healthcare professional during a physical examination of the ankle.

For the lateral ankle ligament complex, the most frequently damaged ligament is the Anterior Talofibular ligament (ATFL). The mechanism of sprain injury of the ATFL and Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL) is when a plantarflexed foot is forcefully inverted.

The Talar Tilt Test is a common orthopedic test to be performed after an inversion trauma in order to assess the lateral ankle ligaments. It assesses the lateral ligaments of the ankle in three different positions.

We measured the PTFLT and PTFLCSA at the posterior aspect of the ankle using our imaging analysis program. The PTFLT was measured as the thickness between point of anterior and posterior fiber of PTFL. The PTFLCSA was calculated as the whole cross-sectional PTFL area.

2024年7月9日 · Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is the strongest ankle ligament. In dorsiflexion, the PTFL is maximally stressed, and the CFL is taut, whereas the ATFL is loose.

2022年4月20日 · short fibers of PTFL restrict internal and external rotation, talar tilt, and dorsiflexion;

2024年7月30日 · What is an Ankle Posterior Drawer Test? The Ankle Posterior Drawer Test is a clinical assessment used to evaluate the integrity of the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) and other ligaments in the ankle. The test is particularly useful in diagnosing injuries associated with lateral ankle instability.

Conclusion: The anterior talofibular ligament is best assessed using a cluster of palpation (rule out), and anterior drawer testing (rule in). The talar tilt test can rule in injury to the calcaneofibular ligament, but a sensitive clinical test for the ligament is lacking.

2024年12月22日 · 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. The estimated incidence is ~10% (range 4-20%) on MRI in patients with ankle injuries 1,4,6.