Sudden inversion of foot leads to rupture of which tendon?: (A) Deltoid ligament, (B) Anterior talofibular ligament, (C) Posterior talofibular ligament, (D) Spring ligament
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Anterior talofibular ligament * The lateral collateral ligament is commonly sprained, mostly so the anterior talofibular component* Structures damaged due to inversion injury.i) Peroneal tendon injury.ii) Avulsion fracture of tip of lateral malleolus.iii) Avulsion fracture of anterolateral surface of talus & calcaneum (sustentaculum tali).iv) Fracture of base of 5th metatarsal.v) Lateral collateral ligament injury (anterior talo fibular > calcaneofibular > posterior- talofibular ligament).vi) Medial malleolus fracture.