KUALA LUMPUR FOOT ANKLE CLINIC (KLFAC): DATUK LEE CHONG WEI STRUCK BY ANKLE INJURY- dr khairul faizi mohammad (KLFAC)

LATERAL LIGAMENTOUS COMPLEX INJURY

Our Champ in pain after his injury

Lateral ligamentous injuries are very common injuries. It can be due to repeated sprains to the ankle or a single inversion injury such as what happened to Datuk Lee Chong Wei (our nations No1 Badminton Player). If we review the footage below, we can clearly see the stressed on the outer aspect of his ankle during the impact.

http://www.badmintonlink.com/Watch-Videos/2012_Thomas_Cup_Goup_C_Day_3_Lee_Chong_Wei_injury_retired

This is a very serious injury for our No 1 player.

Please read this for more information on the injury and its treatment.

http://footandankleproblems.blogspot.com/2011/06/ankle-instability-severe-sprains-dr.html

From the Management of Kuala Lumpur Foot Ankle Clinic (KLFAC), we pray for a speedy recovery!