Avulsion fracture is associated with more pain after anatomic repair procedure for ATFL injury at the talar side

ConclusionAnatomic repair procedure for chronic ATFL injuries at the talar side produces favourable results for patients with and without avulsion fractures at 5 to 10  years follow-up, however, avulsion fracture is associated with more pain.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research