[Indications for surgery in ruptures of ankle joint ligaments (author's transl)].
X-ray films of the forced extreme joint position are required for diagnosis of lateral ligamentous injuries of the ankle joint. These x-ray films must be taken in forced extreme joint position in two planes (a.p. and lateral planes) by means of a special holding device simulating the mechanism of trauma by supination, inversion and adduction of the ankle joint by plantar flexion of the foot. If there is a 5 degree difference in talar tilt angle or a 5 mm difference in talar subluxation, an operation is indicated to prevent post-traumatic weak ankle and early arthrosis following chronic instability.
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D012421:Rupture
Operationsindikation bei Kapselbandverletzungen des oberen Sprunggelenkes.