deltoid-ligament-injuries
A 34-year-old footballer sustains an eversion injury to his left ankle during a tackle. MRI reveals a complete tear of the deltoid ligament with intact lateral structures. The radiologist reports involvement of both superficial and deep components of the deltoid ligament. **Which component of the deltoid ligament is the PRIMARY restraint to lateral talar translation (talar shift) within the ankle mortise?**
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Tibionavicular ligament
Tibiocalcaneal ligament
Tibiospring ligament
Deep posterior tibiotalar ligament
Superficial posterior tibiotalar ligament
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option