Diagnostic strategies for chronic lateral ankle instability: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Diagnosing chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) involves a comprehensive evaluation encompassing medical history, physical findings, and imaging examination. The optimal method of diagnosis of CLAI remains controversial. Therefore, the objective of this review was to summarize the current literatures regarding recent evolution and technical improvement of diagnostic methods for CLAI.

Methods

A literature regarding the diagnosis of CLAI was reviewed on PubMed, including articles written in English until May 2024.

Key content and findings

In the manual examination for the diagnosis of CLAI, the anterior drawer test is the standard evaluation for lateral ligament insufficiency. The anterolateral drawer test, meanwhile, which focuses more on l

SUBMITTER: Kamada K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558280 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature