Augmented lateral ankle reconstruction using a free gracilis graft.

Coughlin, Michael J; Matt, Victoria; Schenck, Robert C · Orthopedics · 2002

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

This article describes a surgical technique for reconstruction of the unstable ankle that uses a modification of the Elmslie procedure for anatomic augmentation of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). Our technique is an anatomic reconstruction that uses a free graft of the gracilis tendon toreconstruct the CFL and A TFL.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy