Arthroscopic Surgical Technique for Lateral Ankle Ligament Instability

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Lateral ankle instability is a common condition.
• Traditional open Brostrom-Gould procedure is the standard treatment.
• Arthroscopic techniques are emerging as viable alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the authors' technique for arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair.
• To present data supporting the biomechanical equivalency of arthroscopic repair to the open Brostrom-Gould procedure.
• To evaluate the outcomes of arthroscopic repair, with and without an optional internal brace.

Main Methods:

• Arthroscopic surgical technique for lateral ankle ligament repair.
• Biomechanical testing to compare with open repair.
• Clinical outcome assessment including patient satisfaction and recovery time.

Main Results:

• Arthroscopic repair demonstrates biomechanical equivalency to the open Brostrom-Gould procedure.
• Arthroscopic repair leads to reduced swelling and improved cosmesis.
• The optional internal brace provides additional strength and facilitates quicker recovery.
• Both arthroscopic techniques (with and without brace) show positive clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction rates.

Conclusions:

• Arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament repair is a safe and effective alternative to open surgery.
• The technique offers advantages in terms of swelling and cosmesis.
• An optional internal brace can further enhance repair strength and accelerate patient recovery.
• High patient satisfaction rates support the use of arthroscopic repair for lateral ankle instability.