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Technique for utilization of an interference screw for split peroneus brevis tendon transfer in lateral ankle
Lawrence A Didomenico1, Davina J Cross2, Albert Giagnacova3
1Section Chief, Division of Podiatry, Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH; and Private Practice, Ankle and Foot Care Centers, Boardman, OH.
Abstract:
We present a technique for split peroneous brevis lateral ankle stabilization using an interference screw as the fixation device. The interference screw provided stable fixation by way of physiologic tension and restored lateral ankle instability while preserving the range of motion in the surrounding joints.
Keywords:
ankle sprainanterior talofibular ligamentbioabsorbable implantcalcaneofibular ligamentfibulaperoneal tendonsurgical repair
