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Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability-Considerations in the Female Athlete.
Rachael Tolsma1, Kathryn Williams1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 28, 2026
Summary
Ankle sprains often lead to chronic ankle instability, especially in female athletes. Surgical repair, like the arthroscopic Brostrom-Gould procedure, may offer better outcomes for persistent ankle instability.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Ankle sprains are prevalent in athletes, with a significant percentage developing chronic ankle instability.
- Female athletes face a higher risk of chronic lateral ankle instability, potentially linked to hormonal factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between gender and chronic lateral ankle instability.
- To evaluate surgical interventions for chronic ankle instability when conservative treatments fail.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ankle sprains and chronic lateral ankle instability.
- Analysis of outcomes for surgical reconstruction procedures, including open and arthroscopic modified Brostrom-Gould procedures.
Main Results:
- Up to 30% of acute ankle sprains can progress to chronic ankle instability.
- Hormonal fluctuations may contribute to the increased risk in female athletes.
- Arthroscopic Brostrom-Gould procedure shows promise as a potential new gold standard for surgical ankle stabilization.
Conclusions:
- Chronic lateral ankle instability is a common complication of ankle sprains, particularly in female athletes.
- Surgical reconstruction is indicated when conservative management is insufficient.
- The arthroscopic Brostrom-Gould procedure warrants further investigation as a superior alternative to open procedures.
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