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Ankle Joint

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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A historical perspective on ankle ligaments reconstructive surgery.

Berardo Di Matteo¹, Vittorio Tarabella², Giuseppe Filardo²

¹II Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, Biomechanics and Technology Innovation Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Via Di Barbiano, 1/10, 40136, Bologna, Italy. berardo.dimatteo@gmail.com.

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|January 1, 2016

Summary

Ankle sprains are common sports injuries. This review traces the evolution of surgical treatments for ankle ligament reconstruction, highlighting key historical advancements and influential surgeons.

Keywords:

Ankle ligaments Ankle sprain History of surgery Reconstructive techniques

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Anatomy

Background:

Ankle sprains represent a significant portion of injuries managed by sports medicine professionals.
Current treatment paradigms predominantly favor conservative management, reserving surgical intervention for specific, complex cases.

Observation:

This manuscript provides a historical overview of ankle ligament reconstructive surgery.
It details the progression from conservative care to surgical options, marking critical developmental milestones.
Key historical figures in this orthopaedic subspecialty are recognized.

Findings:

The evolution of ankle ligament reconstruction surgery is presented, emphasizing the transition from non-operative to operative strategies.
The historical context illuminates the development of surgical techniques and indications.

Implications:

Understanding the historical trajectory of ankle ligament surgery informs current best practices and future research directions.
Recognition of pioneering surgeons acknowledges their contributions to advancing orthopaedic treatment for ankle injuries.