Select the Ankle Complication That Results in Laxity of the Ankle

question 10

Multiple Choice

Select the ankle complication that results in laxity of the ankle ligaments.

• A) Functional instability
• B) Mechanical instability
• C) Lifestyle instability
• D) General instability

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