Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) Tear
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Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) Tear

ByDarshan Ladumor

What is an anterior talofibular ligament tear? Anterior Talofibular Ligament tears (ATFLs) are among the most common ankle injuries, especially among athletes and people who participate in physical activities. These injuries can have a major impact on mobility and need to be properly understood, treated, and healed to heal. In this blog, we go over…

Anterior Talofibular Ligament
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Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)

ByDr.Arati Gameti

Introduction The Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) is a key ligament in the ankle, connecting the fibula to the talus. It is the most commonly injured ligament in ankle sprains, especially with inversion injuries. The ATFL helps stabilize the ankle by preventing excessive forward displacement of the talus. The anterior talofibular ligament, situated on the lateral…