Open operative treatment of chronic ankle instability

Treatment algorithm for chronic lateral ankle instability.

INTRODUCTION ankle sprains are a common sports-related injury. A 20% of acute ankle sprains results in chronic ankle instability, requiring surgery. Aim of this paper is to report the results of a series of 38 patients treated for chronic lateral ankle instability with anatomic reconstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS thirty-eight patients were enrolled in the study. Seventeen patients underwent...

Assessment of chronic ankle instability

Chronic ankle instability is a complex problem which often follows ankle sprain. This workshop will discuss the latest models of chronic ankle instability and give an overview of the latest research in the area. Assessment tools available in the clinic as well as the laboratory setting will be demonstrated in the workshop with the opportunity for participants to practice. Assessments covered wi...

Arthroscopic Capsular Shrinkage for Treatment of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability

BACKGROUND Capsular shrinkage is an arthroscopic stabilization technique that can be used in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI), if desired in addition to primary arthroscopic procedures. Despite positive short-term results, long-term follow-up of these patients has not yet been performed. Therefore, our objective was to assess whether capsular shrinkage still provided functional out...

Treatment of chronic anterolateral ankle instability in athletes

An inversion trauma with damage to the anterolateral ankle ligaments is one of the most common injuries in athletes, especially in high risk sports like volleyball, basketball and soccer. Treatment is functional, leading to full recovery in the majority of athletes. Approximately 20% suffer from recurrent instability and require further treatment. Chronic anterolateral ankle instability is ofte...

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