Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankle Instability - Allograft/Autograft Reconstruction.

Abstract

Inversion ankle sprains represent one of the most common traumatic injuries in the active sports population. Although most respond well to conservative treatment, some hide important lesions. Lateral ankle ligament injuries occur in more than 80% of all ankle sprains, with one-third of these developing chronic ankle instability (CAI). Lateral ankle ligament repair or reconstruction procedures aim to restore normal ankle anatomy and function in patients with CAI. Arthroscopic reconstruction techniques allow the surgeon to reach surgery objectives with minimal soft tissue injury. When the indications and surgical steps are respected, this arthroscopic technique seems to be safe and reproducible.