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Chronic lateral instability of the ankle
Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery. Archiv Fur Orthopadische Und Unfall-Chirurgie
|January 1, 1982
Summary
This study details a surgical technique for chronic lateral ankle instability using peroneus brevis ligamentoplasty. Results show this method is highly effective for restoring ankle stability and function.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Anatomy
Background:
- Chronic lateral ankle instability often results from incomplete healing of damaged lateral ligaments.
- Recurrent ankle sprains can lead to persistent pain, swelling, and a feeling of giving way.
- Surgical intervention may be necessary when conservative treatments fail to resolve instability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a surgical technique for chronic lateral ankle instability using peroneus brevis autograft.
- To evaluate the clinical outcomes and efficacy of this specific ligamentoplasty procedure.
- To emphasize the importance of accurate preoperative assessment for successful surgical management.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 14 cases (13 patients) with chronic lateral ankle instability.
- Surgical procedure involved ligamentoplasty using the peroneus brevis tendon.
- Preoperative evaluation included clinical examination, stress radiography, and arthrography.
Main Results:
- The study reports on 14 treated cases of chronic lateral ankle instability.
- The peroneus brevis ligamentoplasty technique yielded very encouraging results.
- No specific complications or failure rates were detailed, but overall outcomes were positive.
Conclusions:
- Ligamentoplasty using peroneus brevis is a viable and effective surgical option for chronic lateral ankle instability.
- Thorough preoperative evaluation is crucial for patient selection and surgical planning.
- The presented technique offers a simple yet effective solution for improving ankle stability.