A simple operation for correction of chronic lateral instability of the ankle.
Twenty-two patients underwent a simple operation for correction of chronic lateral instability of the ankle. During the procedure the function of the peroneus brevis was preserved and the anterior talofibular ligament was reconstructed. At follow-up only one patient reported that the ankle still felt unstable.
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods