Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: The Role of Augmentation

The most reliable reconstruction for chronic ankle ligament instability continues to be debated. The conventional Broström is widely used, but there are limitations to the technique. By virtue of the tissue repair a conservative rehabilitation approach is advocated, and there is an increasing concern that the repair does not match the strength of the native ligament. That begs the question of whether an augmentation is needed and if it is done, how does it affect the native ligament repair and how does it stand up over time? This chapter will discuss these questions as well as our current approach to lateral ligament reconstruction.
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Innovations in Foot and Ankle Sports Injury Treatment Source Type: research