Five year retrospective analysis of the autogenous tendon graft procedure for primary ankle repair and ankle stabilization

A 5-year review regarding the autogenous tendon graft procedure using the peroneal tendons to repair acute ruptures of the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments, and to correct chronic, unstable ankles is presented. The autogenous tendon graft has been used to limit excessive subtalar inversion in feet with mild-to-moderate calcaneal varus causing an unstable foot and ankle. This is achieved by placing the tendon graft perpendicular or distal to the vertical axis of the lateral malleolus at the calcaneofibular ligament site.