Chronic lateral ankle instability

Chronic lateral ankle instability (CAI) is defined as the occurrence of recurrent bouts instability. Clinical examination should be supplemented by a complete, directed imaging assessment. Imaging occurred simple comparative AP and weight-bearing X-ray, stress X-rays, ultrasound, CT arthrography MRI. Arthroscopic classification chronic stable ankle, moderate instability, severe global Management focuses on combination peroneal muscle strengthening, balance reflex training, external bracing needed to prevent injury. Patients who fail these measures are candidates for ligament reconstruction.