1. Attention is drawn to lesions of the inferior tibio-fibular ligaments. Two main types are described: the anterior type and the total type. 2. The clinical and radiological characteristics are described. 3. The value of strain-view radiography is stressed. 4. A plan of treatment is suggested.
1. A patient with complete ischaemia of the muscles of the calf and anterior compartment of the leg is described. 2. In diagnosis, tenseness of the calf, equinus and pain on attempted dorsiflexion of the ankle are most important. 3. Peripheral pulses may be present and do not contra-indicate decompression by operation to prevent ischaemia.
