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The posterior talofibular ligament may be damaged in an inversion injury of the foot, but this is usually in conjunction with an anterior talofibular ligament injury.
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Posterior talofibular ligament
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The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is most likely to be damaged in an inversion injury of the foot. This is due to its anatomical origins and insertions in the foot and because it carries the lowest ultimate load in the foot.
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Anterior talofibular ligament
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The medial collateral ligament is found in the knee and is unlikely to be injured in an inversion injury of the foot. Injury to this ligament would likely be due to excessive force on the lateral side of the knee.
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Medial collateral ligament
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The calcaneofibular ligament may be damaged in an inversion injury of the foot, but this is usually in conjunction with an anterior talofibular ligament injury.
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Calcaneofibular ligament
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The lateral collateral ligament is found in the knee and is unlikely to be injured in an inversion injury of the foot. Injury to this ligament would likely be due to excessive force on the medial side of the knee.
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Lateral collateral ligament
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Orthopaedics - Cruciate ligament injuries
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Anatomy
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An 11-year-old boy sustains an injury whilst playing football. He describes a violent tackle where he tripped and fell onto an inwardly rotated foot.

Which structure is most likely to have been affected by this injury?
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