[A fixation apparatus for differential indication on fibular band lesions].

Abstract

Description of a new radiological technique for examination of lesions of the lateral ligaments of the ankle. With this method it is possible to make differential diagnosis. The drawer sign of the talus is measured. In contrast with conventional stress a.-p. roentgenograms it is also possible to detect isolated tears of the anterior talo-fibular ligament. Additional advantages of the method are no X-ray exposure for the examiner, local anaesthesia is not required and the results are reproducible independent of the examiner.