Impact of fibular torsion and rotation on chronic ankle instability

Bozkurt M., Apaydin N., TÖNÜK E., Isik C., Cay N., Kartal G., ...More

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY, vol.20, no.2, pp.125-129, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fas.2014.01.004
  • Journal Name: FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.125-129
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The fibula is known not to involve in transmission of weight but known simply as an ankle stabilizer. However, its main function in stabilizing the ankle remains obscure. Since the fibula has an impact on torsion and rotation of the ankle, its effect on lateral ankle instability should be investigated.