2017 ISAKOS Biennial Congress IFOSMA ePoster #5006
An Ultrasound Classification Of Anterior Talofibular Ligament (Atfl) Injury
Yinghui Hua, MD, Shanghai CHINA
huashan hospital, shanghai, shanghai, China
FDA Status Not Applicable
Summary
A new classification of ATFL inury was described.
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: ?: Intact ligament; ?: Injury at the fibular side; ?:Injury at the talar side; ?: Tear at the midsubstance; V:Ligament absorbed; ?: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.