ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2016
Biomechanical stability of tape augmentation for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair compared to the native ATFL.
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- Morphological Characteristics of Lateral Ankle Ligament Injuries Associated With Recurrent Instability After Arthroscopic Repair for Chronic Ankle Instability: 3D Volume Rendering MRI Model Analysis.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- The Modified Broström Procedure with Suture-Tape Augmentation for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Comparison of Suture Anchor Repair and Suture Tape Augmentation for Reconstruction of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament: A Biomechanical Study.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
- Successful Return to Sport and Daily Activities After Suture Augmentation of Both the Anterior Talofibular Ligament and Calcaneofibular Ligament.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2023Article
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- Evaluation of Spin in the Clinical Literature of Suture Tape Augmentation for Ankle Instability.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2023Review
- Anterior Talofibular Ligament All-Inside Arthroscopic Reconstruction with InternalBrace™ for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2022Article
- Clinical Outcomes After Suture Tape Augmentation for Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Review
- Comparison of Modified Broström Procedure with or without Suture Tape Augmentation Technique for the Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Suture Tape Augmentation in Lateral Ankle Ligament Surgery: Current Concepts Review.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2021Review
- Knotless anchor repair produced similarly favourable outcomes as knot anchor repair for anterior talofibular ligament repair.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
- No Differences in Clinical Outcomes of Suture Tape Augmented Repair Versus Broström Repair Surgery for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2020Review
- Return to Play in Athletes After Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture Tape Augmentation.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeCurrent methods of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction fail to restore the stability of the native ATFL. Therefore, augmented anatomic ATFL reconstruction gained popularity in patients with attenuated tissue and additional stress on the lateral ankle ligament complex. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biomechanical stability of the InternalBrace (Arthrex Inc., Naples, FL, USA), a tape augmentation designed to augment the traditional Broström procedure.
methodsTwelve (12) fresh-frozen human anatomic lower leg specimens were randomized into two groups: a native ATFL (ATFL) and a tape augmentation group (IB). Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans were carried out to determine bone mineral density (BMD) of the specimens. The ligaments were stressed by internally rotating the tibia against the inverted fixated hindfoot. Torque at failure (Nm) and angle at failure (°) were recorded.
resultsThe ATFL group failed at an angle of 33 ± 10°. In the IB group, construct failure occurred at an angle of 46 ± 16°. Failure torque reached 8.3 ± 4.5 Nm in the ATFL group, whereas the IB group achieved 11.2 ± 7.1 Nm. There was no correlation between angle at ATFL or IB construct failure or torque at failure, respectively, and BMD for both groups.
conclusionThis study reveals that tape augmentation for ATFL reconstruction shows similar biomechanical stability compared to an intact native ATFL in terms of torque at failure and angle at failure. BMD did not influence the construct stability. Tape augmentation proved an enhanced initial stability in ATFL reconstruction which may allow for an accelerated rehabilitation process. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
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