Following a severe (grade 3)inversion sprain,your patient complains of pain just distal and lateral to the knee joint.The pain is likely the result of:

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Pain distal and lateral to the knee joint following a severe inversion sprain may indicate a subluxation of the proximal tibiofibular joint. In this type of injury, the talus is displaced medially and may cause proximal fibular head to sublux anteriorly, which can lead to pain in the region just distal and lateral to the knee joint.

Following a Severe (Grade 3)inversion Sprain,your Patient Complains of Pain