Which projection/position of the ankle will best demonstrate a lateral ligamentous tear?

AP
AP with eversion stress
AP with inversion stress
AP oblique with medial rotation


AP with inversion stress

Rationale: An inversion stress view will image the patient's ankle with an AP projection, and then the foot is inverted to stress the lateral portion of the ankle.

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