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The deltoid ligament is the main ligament on the inner ankle. It attaches to bones of your leg, foot and ankle, including: Medial malleolus, the bony bump on the inside of your ankle. Tibia, or shinbone. Navicular, the bone on the top inside of your foot. Calcaneus, or heel bone.
The deltoid ligament attaches the medial malleolus to multiple tarsal bones. Unlike the superficial layer of this ligament, the deep layer is intraarticular and is covered by synovium.
Deltoid ligament sprains typically occur when you roll your ankle or when a muscle in the upper ankle is sprained. They are rare, only accounting for 15% of ankle sprains.
The deltoid ligament (or medial ligament of talocrural joint) is a strong, flat, triangular band, attached, above, to the apex and anterior and posterior borders of the medial malleolus. The deltoid ligament supports the ankle joint and also resists excessive eversion of the foot. [ 1 ]
This article will explore the common causes and symptoms of Deltoid Ligament Ankle Sprains and how to treat them effectively. We have treatment protocols, information on healing times and what to do if your deltoid ligament sprain isn’t improving.
AP and mortise ankle radiographs. used to evaluate the tibiofibular clear space and tibiofibular overlap. tibiofibular clear space should be < 5 mm. tibiofibular overlap for AP view > 10 mm. weight bearing mortise view is most accurate radiograph for diagnosis.
Health Library / Body Systems & Organs / Ankle Ligament. Ankle ligaments are like cords that connect the foot bones with the lower leg bones. They stabilize the ankle joint and prevent the ankle from twisting, folding or collapsing. An ankle ligament can overstretch or tear, called a sprain.