1. Lateral Ankle Sprains and ATFL
- Ligament Involved: Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL).
- Imaging Characteristics: Best seen on axial MRI at the level where the talus appears elongated.
- Associated Injury: Often occurs in lateral ankle sprains due to inversion injuries.
2. High Ankle Sprains and AITFL
- Ligament Involved: Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL).
- Imaging Characteristics:
- Associated Injury: Common in syndesmosis injuries caused by rotational or high-energy trauma.
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