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posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL), whilst the medial aspect is supported by the deltoid ligament. 3 Ankle sprains can be either acute sprains, which can be further classified into three grades depending on the severity of the injury, or chronic
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giving way of the ankle, mechanical instability, pain and swelling, loss of strength, recurrent sprain and functional instability. The clinical picture might be grouped into the following presentations: ✓ A first acute sprain followed by pain