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The ATFL is primarily associated with lateral ankle sprains and is not involved in high ankle sprains. High ankle sprains involve the ligaments higher up in the leg, closer to the tibia and fibula.
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Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)
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The CFL is also associated with lateral ankle sprains and is not a part of the high ankle sprain mechanism.
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Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL)
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High ankle sprains involve the disruption of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), which connects the tibia and fibula just above the ankle joint. This ligament plays a key role in maintaining the stability of the ankle joint.
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Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL)
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The deltoid ligament is a strong, broad ligament on the medial (inner) side of the ankle. It is not the primary structure involved in high ankle sprains.
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Deltoid ligament
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The PTFL is primarily involved in lateral ankle sprains, not high ankle sprains.
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Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL)
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Ankle Sprain
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Sports Injuries
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High ankle sprains, also known as syndesmotic ankle injuries, primarily involve which ligamentous structure in the ankle joint?
a