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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
Abstract:
Chronic symptoms following lateral ankle sprain occasionally requires surgical intervention. Many options are available including thermal assisted capsular modification. The authors review the history of thermal modification of tissues, the indication for use in the ankle and report their experience with a consecutive case series over a one year period.