RESEARCH ARTICLE
An Ultrasound Classification of Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) Injury
Yehua Cai1, Shengkun Li2, Shiyi Chen2, Yinghui Hua2, *, Jielin Shan1
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
Issue: Suppl-4, M2
First Page: 610
Last Page: 616
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-11-610
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001711010610
Article History:
Received Date: 16/01/2016Revision Received Date: 21/07/2016
Acceptance Date: 23/07/2016
Electronic publication date: 31/07/2017
Collection year: 2017

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Abstract
Background:
To develop a classification of ATFL injury based on the ultrasonography.
Methods:
The ultrasound images of 560 cases that had chronic ankle instability were studied from May 2012 to May 2015. All the patients accepted ultrasonography to type the ATFL injury.
Results:
The ATFL injuries could be divided into six subtypes based on ultrasound imaging: I: Intact ligament; II: Injury at the fibular side; III:Injury at the talar side; IV: Tear at the midsubstance; V:Ligament absorbed; VI:Combined injury.
Conclusion:
Ultrasound could be used to evaluate and type the injury of ATFL. This kind of classification could be helpful in the preoperative decision of ATFL procedure.