A Dynamic Ultrasound Examination for the Diagnosis of Ankle Syndesmotic Injury in Professional Athletes

Abstract

We conclude that dynamic US examination can be used to accurately diagnose an AITFL rupture. This preliminary study has found the described method to be a simple, inexpensive, and easily reproducible examination.

Differences in Lateral Ankle Laxity Measured via Stress Ultrasonography in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability, Ankle Sprain Copers, and Healthy Individuals

“…Mei-Dan et al 29 similarly utilized dynamic ultrasound measurements of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and identified joint instability in ankles with syndesmosis injuries. Further studies may identify morphological changes that occur and the resultant joint responses to stress using similar measurement methods.…”

Syndesmosis injuries of the ankle

“…Ultrasound scanning is cheap and quick, and, as was observed in a controlled study, the tibiofibular clear space increases during stress ultrasonography in patients with AITFL injuries, with sensitivity and specificity comparable to those with MRI [30]. Nevertheless, ultrasonography cannot assess secondary injuries to cartilage and bone.…”

Akutdiagnostik von Sportverletzungen

“…der Umkleidekabine mit mobilen Geräten), den geringen Kosten und der Möglichkeit der dynamischen Untersuchung (z. B. Sehnenrupturen oder Gelenkinstabilität bei ligamentärer Partialruptur), welche die Sensitivität des Verfahrens nochmals erhöht [12]. Von Nachteil ist hier aber auch die hohe Untersucherabhängigkeit und somit auch z. T. geringe Reproduzierbarkeit zu nennen.…”