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Thermal-assisted capsular modification for functional ankle instability.

G C Berlet1, W E Saar, Ann Ryan

  • 1Ohio State University, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, 6200 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43231, USA. Gberlet@aol.com

Foot and Ankle Clinics
|January 7, 2003
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Surgical intervention for chronic lateral ankle sprain symptoms may involve thermal assisted capsular modification. This study reviews the history, indications, and outcomes of this technique in a consecutive case series.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Biomaterials science

Background:

  • Chronic symptoms after lateral ankle sprain can necessitate surgical treatment.
  • Various surgical techniques exist, with thermal assisted capsular modification being a notable option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical context and indications for thermal tissue modification in ankle surgery.
  • To report the authors' experience with thermal assisted capsular modification in a consecutive case series.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the history and indications of thermal tissue modification.
  • Retrospective analysis of a consecutive case series of patients undergoing thermal assisted capsular modification for chronic lateral ankle sprain symptoms.
  • Data collection over a one-year period.

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Main Results:

  • The study provides a historical overview of thermal modification techniques.
  • It details the specific indications for employing this method in ankle pathologies.
  • The authors present their clinical experience and outcomes from the case series.

Conclusions:

  • Thermal assisted capsular modification is a viable surgical option for chronic lateral ankle sprain.
  • Understanding the history and indications is crucial for appropriate patient selection.
  • Further studies may be warranted to evaluate long-term outcomes.