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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025

Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament trans- augmentation repair versus modified trans- augmentation repair for patients with chronic ankle instability.

Dahai Hu, Piao Xie, Boyuan Zheng, Huige Hou, Xiaofei Zheng

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  2. [Research progress on augmentation repair of anterior talofibular ligament under arthroscopy].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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Dahai Hu *Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Piao Xie *Department of ophtalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Boyuan ZhengDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Huige HouDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China. 18620085802@126.com.
Xiaofei ZhengDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China. xfzheng@jnu.edu.cn.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 21623319Medical Joint Fund of Jinan University YXJC2022005Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou 202201020566
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic ankle instability (CAI) often requires surgical intervention, but the optimal suturing repair technique remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of modified trans augmentation (MTA) suturing repair and trans augmentation (TA) suturing repair to provide a feasible option for patients with CAI and their surgeons.

methodsThis single-center retrospective study included 73 patients with CAI who treated between February 2019 and January 2021. Patients were assigned to MTA or TA groups based on ligament condition. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, visual analog scale (VAS), anterior drawer test, patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications.

resultsPostoperative AOFAS scores were significantly higher in the MTA group (91.0 ± 7.1) compared to the TA group (83.3 ± 9.4, P < 0.001). Similarly, patient satisfaction was higher in the MTA group (8.6 ± 0.9 vs. 8.1 ± 1.0, P = 0.02), whereas VAS scores were lower (1.2 ± 0.4 vs. 1.4 ± 0.5, P = 0.01). There were no significant differences in anterior drawer test results between the groups (P = 0.32).

conclusionsMTA suturing repair demonstrates superior clinical outcomes compared to TA suturing repair, providing a feasible for patients with CAI. These findings highlight the potential of MTA repair to improve patient satisfaction and functional recovery.

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Ankle JointArthroscopyJoint InstabilityLateral Ligament, AnkleSuture TechniquesAdultChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAnterior talofibular ligamentArthroscopyChronic ankle instabilityTrans-augmentation repair

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PMCPMC11829408

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