title: Lateral ankle triad: the triple injury of ankle synovitis, lateral ankle instability, and peroneal tendon tear.
abstract: Many articles have been published that discuss various lateral ankle injuries and specific lateral ankle pathology. The purpose of this article is to explore and present a specific combination of findings that the author's multiphysician practice has noticed on a frequently recurring basis. The triple injury of ankle synovitis, ankle instability, and peroneal tendon tear can be termed the Lateral Ankle Triad. While it is common to find each of these specific injuries individually, they are often found in combination.
authors.affiliation: University Foot & Ankle Institute, 26357 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355, USA. justinjfranson@gmail.com
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Franson
authors.forename: Bob
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Baravarian
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010808:Physical Examination; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013585:Synovitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome