[Initial experiences with ambulatory ligament suture of the fresh ligament rupture of the upper ankle joint using...

Reported in this paper is preliminary experience obtained from outpatient suturing in local anaesthesia of recent rupture of fibular ligaments. An indication of this kind is valid for all cases of established rupture of ligaments, with due consideration to be given to individual factors. The method is extensively described. Preliminary short-time results so far recorded from 18 outpatient cases of ligament suturing in local anaesthesia appear to underscore this therapeutic approach as optional in acute situations. Reference is made to early functional therapy to avoid immobilisation damage, and a therapeutic concept is proposed.