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Long-axis ultrasound of the right ankle showing a focal fascial defect in the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) over the lateral malleolus with superficial muscle herniation visible at rest.

When “Ankle Sprain” Isn’t a Sprain: A Hidden Extensor Digitorum Longus Tear

A 25-year-old soccer player presented with ankle pain after an inversion injury. High-resolution ultrasound revealed a rare partial tear of the extensor digitorum longus with fascial rupture and myofascial herniation—findings missed on MRI. Dynamic scanning was key to diagnosis.

Carlos Jimenez

Oct 142 min read