title: Repair of thelateral ligaments of the ankle.
abstract: A brief review of the literature has been accomplished. A report is given on 32 ankles in 31 patients who had reconstruction of their lateral ligaments. The operative technique is described. A criteria for selection of patients is given.
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography