Surgical Procedures for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability.

Surgical Procedures for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Mar 01;: Authors: Yasui Y, Shimozono Y, Kennedy JG Abstract Surgical procedures for managing chronic lateral ankle instability include anatomic direct repair, anatomic reconstruction with an autograft or allograft, and arthroscopic repair. Open direct repair is commonly used for patients with sufficient ligament quality. Reconstruction incorporating either an autograft or an allograft is another promising option in the short term, although the longevity of this procedure remains unclear. Use of an allograft avoids donor site morbidity, but it comes with inherent risks. Arthroscopic repair of chronic lateral ankle instability can provide good to excellent short- and long-term clinical outcomes, but the evidence supporting this technique is limited. Deterioration of the ankle joint after surgery is also a concern. Studies are needed on not only treating ligament insufficiency but also on reducing the risk of ankle joint deterioration. PMID: 29498959 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - March 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research