Arthroscopic Assisted, Lateral Ligament Reconstruction with Suture Tape Augmentation and Knotless All Suture Anchors: A Technique Guide.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2023.07.033 and PMC identifier 10714573.
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Abstract
More than 30,000 ankle sprains occur each day in the United States, and the majority of ankle sprains involve the anterior talofibular ligament. Up to 30% of patients develop functional ankle instability and chronic pain after a severe ankle sprain. When nonoperative measures are unsuccessful, operative reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments is recommended. To further strengthen the repair, accelerate rehabilitation, and allow for a quicker return to sport, augmentation with suture tape has recently become an alternative among surgeons in the reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments. Moreover, the advent of knotless all-suture anchors decreases the number of knots required in the procedure and, in theory, reduces lateral soft tissue irritation and accentuates recovery after surgery. Here we present our technique for arthroscopic assisted, lateral ligament reconstruction with suture tape augmentation and knotless all suture anchors.