Footballer Ankle and Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

Abstract

Football is one of Malaysia’s favorite sports. It is difficult to treat football players with an underlying footballer’s ankle with lateral ankle sprain as several pathologies may co-exist simultaneously. Clinical history, physical examination, and radiological imaging are vital when treating patients with the above condition as correct diagnosis and treatments may reduce the patient's morbidity. 31-year-old, gentleman amateur football player with underlying footballer ankle presented with chronic left ankle pain after a lateral ankle sprain. A proper history taking, physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lead to the diagnosis of sinus tarsi syndrome. The athlete recovered well after a Shincort injection over the sinus tarsi region and physiotherapy.