What Is an Atf Sprain
An Ankle Sprain Is the Stretching and Possible Tearing of the Ligaments That Hold the Bones of the Ankle Together. the Most Common Ligament Injured Is the...
An ankle sprain is the stretching and possible tearing of the ligaments that hold the bones of the ankle together. The most common ligament injured is the anterior talofibular (ATF) ligament, followed by the calcaneofibular (CF) ligament. The severity of a sprain is graded on a scale of 1-3.
What is the ATF in the ankle?
ATF stands for anterior talofibular. The anterior or front talofibular ligament is located in the ankle joint and is commonly sprained or injured.
How long does it take for ATFL to heal?
A return to practice in sports may take 5-6 weeks and a return to sports may take 6-8 weeks. If this ligament injury has occurred once or twice, then conservative care usually works well to allow complete healing of the ligament injury.
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