Endoscopic Ankle Lateral Ligament Graft Anatomic Reconstruction.

Michels, Frederick; Cordier, Guillaume; Guillo, Stéphane; Stockmans, Filip; ESKKA-AFAS Ankle Instability Group · Foot Ankle Clin · 2016

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Abstract

Chronic instability is a common complication of lateral ankle sprains. If nonoperative treatment fails, a surgical repair or reconstruction may be indicated. Today, endoscopic techniques to treat ankle instability are becoming more popular. This article describes an endoscopic technique, using a step-by-step approach, to reconstruct the ATFL and CFL with a gracilis graft. The endoscopic technique is reproducible and safe with regard to the surrounding anatomic structures. Short and midterm results confirm the benefits of this technique.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy