title: Ankle ligament injuries.
abstract: Ankle ligament injuries in the presence or in the absence of fractures are common. They often present a diagnostic challenge, and their management is poorly understood and subject to debate. This article reviews and discusses the current literature on the management and diagnosis of these injuries.
authors.affiliation: Charing Cross Hospital, London W6 9NT.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abbassian
authors.forename: Rhidian
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy