An anatomic and autologous lateral ankle stabilization.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Anatomy

Background:

• Lateral ankle ligament injuries are common, often leading to chronic instability.
• Existing surgical techniques may have limitations in fully restoring native ligamentous function.
• Severe cases require robust reconstruction methods.

Observation:

• A new surgical procedure for lateral ankle ligament stabilization is described.
• The technique employs a split peroneus longus tendon graft.
• It aims to precisely replicate the anatomy of the calcaneofibular and anterior talofibular ligaments.

Findings:

• The split peroneus longus tendon is routed anatomically to recreate the lateral ankle ligaments.
• Interference screw technology is utilized for accurate graft tensioning.
• The procedure effectively addresses severe calcaneofibular and anterior talofibular ligamentous insufficiency.

Implications:

• This technique offers a viable solution for complex lateral ankle instability.
• It may improve patient outcomes by restoring native ligamentous pathways.
• Further biomechanical studies support the use of peroneus longus for ligament reconstruction.