A patient enters radiology with a possible ligament tear to the lateral aspect of the ankle.Initial ankle radiographs are negative for fracture or dislocation.Because the clinic is in a rural setting, the patient cannot have an MRI performed to evaluate the ligaments of the ankle.Which of the following techniques may provide an assessment of the soft tissue structures of the ankle?

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AP stress positions can be used to assess the integrity of the ligaments by applying stress to the ankle and observing for abnormal movement or alignment, which can indicate a ligament tear when MRI is not available.

A Patient Enters Radiology with a Possible Ligament Tear to the Lateral