Lateral ankle instability: a discussion of the Lee ankle stabilization

Ankle sprains resulting in chronic ankle instability can be very disabling for the patient. There have been several procedures developed to stabilize the lateral aspect of the ankle. It will be shown that the Lee ankle stabilization is an appropriate procedure when surgical correction is indicated for the chronic unstable ankle. An important aspect of this particular procedure is the use of a periosteal flap, from the lateral malleolus, with the peroneus brevis tendon.