Where Is the Talofibular Ligament?
The Anterior Talofibular Ligament Is a Ligament in the Ankle. It Passes from the Anterior Margin of the Fibular Malleolus, Anteriorly and Laterally, to the...
The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and laterally, to the talus bone, in front of its lateral articular facet.
How long does it take a anterior Talofibular ligament 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.
How do you know if you tore your anterior Talofibular ligament?
- Pain in lateral ankle or foot. ...
- May posture in greater pronation to avoid plantarflexed/inversion moments.
- Edema lateral ankle. ...
- Pain with palpation of ATFL.
- Possible inability to bear partial or full weight.
- Guarded active/passive inversion range of motion (ROM)
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