title: Chronic lateral instability of the ankle. A method of reconstruction using the Achilles tendon.
abstract: Reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments ad modum Støren, using the medial one third of the Achilles tendon as a nourished transplant is a relatively unknown procedure. Thirty patients operated on using this technique have been evaluated. The mean observation time was 4 years (range 1/2--16 years). All patients but one had a stable ankle joint and were satisfied. One was reoperated after sustaining a new injury 6 months after the original operation. The method described is a good alternative to other methods of ligamentous reconstruction. The procedure also stabilizes the subtalar joint and corrects recurrent subluxation of the peroneal tendons.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps