Ankle instability and arthroscopy: Repair or Nonrepair.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.fcl.2025.07.006.
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Abstract
Ankle sprains commonly injure the superior fascicle of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), triggering a biomechanical "domino effect" that leads to intra-articular and extra-articular changes. These secondary alterations may present with or without classic instability symptoms. Due to the limited sensitivity of standard imaging, thorough clinical assessment is essential. If conservative treatment fails, surgical repair-particularly arthroscopic all-inside repair of the ATFL-is recommended.
Medical subject headings
- Joint Instability
- Arthroscopy
- Ankle Injuries
- Ankle Joint
- Lateral Ligament, Ankle
Anatomy
- ankle