calcaneofibular ligament

cal·ca·ne·o·fib·u·lar lig·a·ment

[TA]

the middle of the three fascicles that form the lateral ligament of the ankle joint, reinforcing the lateral side of the ankle joint and resisting excessive inversion of the foot; the remaining two ligaments of the lateral ligaments are the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments.

Synonym(s): ligamentum calcaneofibulare [TA]

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calcaneofibular ligament

The narrow rounded middle fascicle of the 3-part lateral ankle ligament, which counters excess foot inversion. It courses from the apex of the fibular malleolus inferoposteriorly to a tubercle on the lateral calcaneus. Sprains cause 85% of ankle injuries, of which 85% are inversion injuries involving the lateral ligaments, primarily the anterior talofibular ligament, closely followed by the calcaneofibular ligament.
 
Management
RICE—rest, ice, compression, and elevation—are the mainstays of early management; surgery for grade-III sprains, especially for young professional athletes.

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