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Table 1 Revised criteria for the classification of acute injury of the lateral ligament complex of the ankle compared to the uninjured side. Malliaropoulos et al. Foot Ankle Clinics 2006 Sep; 11(3):497–507

From: Higher frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track and field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle - a 17 years observational cohort study

Grade

Decreased ROM

Edema difference

Stress radiographs

I

Up to 5 degrees

Up to 0.5 cm

Normal

II

5 to 10 degrees

0.5 cm to 2 cm

Normal

IIIA (III)

More than 10 degrees

More than 2 cm

Normal

IIIB (IV)

More than 10 degrees

more than 2 cm

Laxity greater than 3 mm