title: Isolated posterior high ankle sprain: a report of three cases.
abstract: High ankle sprains are difficult to diagnose and account for 10% of all ankle sprains. A high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosis. High ankle sprains are managed symptomatically, with prolonged rehabilitation. The posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament is the strongest syndesmotic ligament; isolated injury of it is rare. We present 3 cases of isolated posterior high ankle sprain and discuss the relevant anatomy, mechanism of injury, and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Botchu
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Winston J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Rennie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids
keywords: ankle injuries; ankle joint