Reliability and validity of ultrasonographic automated length measurement system for assessing talofibular anterior instability in acute lateral ankle sprain

Abstract Ankle joint instability after acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is an important factor for deciding treatment strategies. Nevertheless, the degree of ankle joint mechanical instability as a criterion for making clinical decisions is unclear. This study examined the reliability and validity o...

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Main Authors: Masashi Kawabata, Yusuke Kumazawa, Kazuya Takagi, Hirokazu Okada, Kazuma Miyatake, Takumi Kobayashi, Yuta Nanri, Tomonori Kenmoku, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Naonobu Takahira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30079-z