Sprains and Ligament Injuries
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Sprains and Ligament Injuries conditions
Ankle Sprain (Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament)Ankle sprain involving the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament typically results from high ankle injury with pain above the ankle and difficulty weight-bearing.Ankle Sprain (Anterior Talofibular Ligament)Ankle sprain involving the anterior talofibular ligament commonly results from inversion injury and presents with lateral ankle pain and instability.Anterior Collateral Ligament TearAnterior Collateral Ligament Tear involves a partial or complete rupture of the ligament on the front side of the knee, causing pain, swelling, and instability.Lateral Collateral Ligament InjuryLateral Collateral Ligament Injury involves damage to the ligament stabilizing the outer knee, often caused by varus stress or trauma, leading to lateral knee pain and instability.Medial Collateral Ligament InjuryMedial Collateral Ligament injury involves valgus stress causing knee pain and instability, commonly diagnosed by tenderness along the ligament and positive valgus stress test.Posterior Collateral Ligament InjuryPosterior Collateral Ligament Injury involves trauma to the knee's PCL, often from a direct blow to the tibia causing posterior knee instability.