Which Mechanism of Injury Is More Likely to Result in an Injury

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism of injury is more likely to result in an injury to the lateral malleolus?

• A) Tensile force from eversion
• B) Compressive force from eversion
• C) Tensile force from plantar flexion
• D) Compressive force from plantar flexion

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