ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Comparative analysis of arthroscopic technique for anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligament reconstruction versus open modified brostrom-gould procedure in chronic lateral ankle instability management.
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- Efficacy and safety of lateral ligaments augmentation and modified Brostrom repair in the treatment of chronic lateral instability of the ankle joint: a meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- Stroboscopic visual training combined with balance exercises for chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Physical therapy versus conventional treatment for grade I and II acute ankle sprains: trial sequential analysis and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- All-inside arthroscopic procedures for chronic lateral ankle instability: evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.British medical bulletin · 2025Guideline
- Isokinetic eccentric vs. concentric training for functional ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Trial
- Designing machine learning-based models to predict residual pain after functional treatment of acute lateral ankle ligamentous sprains.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Outcomes of Open Versus Arthroscopic Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Chronic anterior talofibular ligament rupture is associated with bilateral knee alterations and reduced ankle plantar flexor moment during gait.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Arthroscopic repair of the anterior talofibular ligament with retrograde drilling and allograft bone grafting for chronic lateral ankle instability with hepple stage V osteochondral lesions of the talus.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Two portals are sufficient for all-inside arthroscopic isolate anterior talofibular ligament repair.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament trans- augmentation repair versus modified trans- augmentation repair for patients with chronic ankle instability.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Radiography may not be accurate in assessing acute ankle sprains in children.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Body mass index correlates with pain, functional recovery and complications in anterior talofibular ligament arthroscopic surgery.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic Lateral Ankle Instability (CLAI) is a common condition treated using either Anterior Talofibular and Calcaneofibular Ligament (ATFL and CFL) reconstruction or Modified Brostrom Procedure (MBP). However, the comparative efficacy of these approaches is not well-studied.
methodsIn this study, clinical data were retrospectively collected from 101 patients diagnosed with CLAI who underwent either ATFL and CFL reconstruction (n = 51) or the MBP (n = 50). Patients were comparable in terms of age, sex, Body Mass Index (BMI), post-injury duration, preoperative American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson score, Visual Analog Score (VAS), Anterior Talar Translation, and Talar Tilt Angle.
resultsThe post-operative measures showed no significant differences in AOFAS Score, Karlsson Score, and VAS between both treatment groups. However, patients who underwent ATFL and CFL reconstruction showed significantly lower follow-up Anterior Talar Translation (mean = 4.1667 ± 1.3991 mm) and Talar Tilt Angle (mean = 5.0549 ± 1.6173°) compared to those who underwent MBP. Further, patients treated with ATFL and CFL reconstruction experienced a significantly longer postoperative recovery time (median = 6 weeks) compared to MBP (median = 3 weeks).
conclusionsAlthough both therapeutic techniques were generally effective in treating CLAI, the ATFL and CFL reconstruction approach delivered superior control of Anterior Talar Translation and Talar Tilt Angle. However, its longer recovery time merits further study to optimize the balance between therapeutic efficacy and recovery speed.
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