title: Rupture of the ankle ligaments.
abstract: A prospective randomised trial of treatment of ruptured ankle ligaments was carried out at our institute. Two hundred patients were randomly assigned to 4 treatment groups. The results at 1 and 2 years after injury showed that functional treatment with a newly designed brace appeared to be the method of choice. This gives good mechanical stability, a shorter time off work and the ability to resume full sporting activity within 3 months of injury. Operation is only indicated for dislocations of the ankle and foot, ankle ligament rupture with additional intraarticular damage and second stage injuries or re-ruptures.
authors.affiliation: Trauma Department, Medizinische Hochschule, Hannover, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zwipp
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thermann
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Wippermann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012421:Rupture