deltoid ligament injury

Deltoid Ligament

 

Epidemiology

 

Incidence isolated deltoid ligament injury 2.5%

 

Anatomy

 

Strong fan-shaped structure 

- composed of a deep and superficial layer

 

Superficial layer 

- inserts as one continuous structure 

- navicular anteriorly, spring ligament (calcaneonavicular), sustentaculum, and calcaneum 

- measures 10 mm wide at its origin and 2 to 3 mm thick