Plication of the anterolateral capsule of the ankle with extensor digitorum brevis transfer for chronic lateral ligament instability.
Thirty sportsmen and women with chronic sprain of the lateral ligament of the ankle characterized by instability and pathological talar tilt have been treated by plication of the anterolateral capsule with extensor digitorum brevis transfer and all have returned to normal sporting activity.
Williams
J G
JG
Farnham Park Rehabilitation Centre, Farnham Royal, Bucks.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013709:Tendon Transfer