One critical aspect of ankle stability is the deltoid ligament, which plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the ankle joint. Recent research has focused on understanding the function ...

where the foot turns outward and tears the deltoid ligament (the main stabilizer of the ankle joint) on the inside of the ankle. You can sprain your ankle either way if you: Walk or do other ...

Research related to ankle joint instability evolved over the decade following the publication of the Hertel19 CAI model, with a primary aim of much of the research devoted to understanding exactly ...

Background Despite massive research efforts, it remains unclear how mechanical ankle instability (MAI) and functional ankle instability (FAI) affect joint control in the situation of ankle sprain.

An ankle sprain in football is extremely common, with the large majority of players unfortunately suffering from them to some degree or another at one point in their career - though oftentimes on ...

In rare cases, when the ligaments do not heal properly, an orthopedic surgeon may evaluate your ankle for possible surgical treatment. Ankle arthritis causes chronic pain in the joint, often due to ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

A displaced fracture of only one malleolus must be accompanied by ligamentous injury of either the deltoid or syndesmotic ligaments ... of the ankle mortise and a level joint line.