ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2020
Anatomical reconstruction produced similarly favorable outcomes as repair procedures for the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability at long-term follow-up.
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- All-inside arthroscopic procedures for chronic lateral ankle instability: evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.British medical bulletin · 2025Guideline
- Evaluation modalities for the anatomical repair of chronic ankle instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Pooled it
- Arthroscopic anatomic reconstruction of lateral ankle ligaments using a novel drill-guiding system: Radiographic assessment and two-year clinical outcomes.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Article
- Indicators of Return to Sports at Preinjury Levels Following Surgery for Chronic Ankle Instability: Comparison of ALR-RSI, AOFAS, and Karlsson Scores.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- A Smaller Tibiotalar Sector Is a Risk Factor for Recurrent Anterolateral Ankle Instability after a Modified Broström-Gould Procedure.Foot & ankle international · 2024Article
- Clinical Outcomes and Return to Preinjury Sports After Anatomic Reconstruction With a Gracilis Autograft Versus the Modified Broström Procedure in Patients With Generalized Joint Laxity.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
- Arthroscopic and Open Procedures Result in Similar Calcaneal Tunnels for Anatomical Reconstruction of Lateral Ankle Ligaments.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Deltoid ligament (DL) repair produced better results than DL nonrepair for the treatment for rotational ankle instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Article
- Role of the intrinsic subtalar ligaments in subtalar instability and consequences for clinical practice.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Review
- Ankle Sprains in Athletes: Current Epidemiological, Clinical and Imaging Trends.Open access journal of sports medicine · 2023Review
- Anatomic reconstruction using the autologous gracilis tendon achieved less sprain recurrence than the Broström-Gould procedure but delayed recovery in chronic lateral ankle instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Article
- High return to sports and return to work rates after anatomic lateral ankle ligament reconstruction with tendon autograft for isolated chronic lateral ankle instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Article
- Effect of Accelerated Rehabilitation on Early Return to Sport After Arthroscopic Ankle Lateral Ligament Repair.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Decreasing the Abnormal Internally Rotated Talus After Lateral Ankle Stabilization Surgery.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2021Article
- The anterior talofibular ligament-posterior talofibular ligament angle decreased after ankle lateral stabilization surgery.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2021Article
- An oblique fibular tunnel is recommended when reconstructing the ATFL and CFL.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
- A novel transverse talar tunnel achieved less vessel damage and better drilling safety for ATFL reconstruction: a cadaveric study with three-dimensional microCT.American journal of translational research · 2020Article
- Endoscopic anatomic ligament reconstruction is a reliable option to treat chronic lateral ankle instability.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to compare long-term outcomes after anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) repair and reconstruction at 5-10 years after surgery.
methodsForty-five patients who underwent surgical repair or reconstruction of both ATFL and CFL were retrospectively investigated in this study. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Karlsson Score, and Tegner activity scale were used to evaluate the ankle function at a follow-up of 5-10 years. Ultrasound examination was used to evaluate the ATFL and CFL, and MRI was used to evaluate the cartilage.
resultsAt final follow-up, no patient had recurrent ankle instability. There were no significant differences in AOFAS (92.6 ± 6.5 vs 89.6 ± 3.4; n.s.) or Karlsson Score (93 ± 8.2 vs 90.6 ± 5.0; n.s.) between the reconstruction group (twenty patients) and the repair group (twenty-five patients) postoperatively. There were also no significant differences in activity level as measured by the Tegner activity score (6 (range 4 to 8) vs 6 (range 5 to 7); n.s.). Five patients in the reconstruction group complained of some tightness of the ankles. Ultrasound showed the reconstructed ligaments maintained good continuity and were thicker than the repaired ligaments.
conclusionPatients in both the repair and the reconstruction cohort had high patient satisfaction with the outcomes and high function and activity levels that indicated recreational sports participation over a long period. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.
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