title: Open rupture of the lateral ligaments of the ankle without dislocation: a case report.
abstract: A severe inversion injury of the ankle caused complete rupture of the lateral ligament complex and an associated wound. Prompt surgical repair led to a satisfactory outcome with this rare injury.
authors.affiliation: Howard University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia 20060, USA. tthompson@howard.edu
authors.forename: Terry L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Kermit
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Muhammad
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001490:Basketball / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices