title: [Results following surgical repair of the ankle ligaments].
abstract: From a total of 133 patients with acute traumatic rupture of the lateral ligaments of the ankle 118 patients (88%) have been followed up for a period of 6 months to 8 years (average 2 years) after operative repair. According to the patients own statements, 88% reported good or very good results (minimal or no complaints). 12% referred to occasional pain and/or swelling. The objective results obtained by clinical and radiological examinations were excellent in 79% and unsatisfactory in 21%. The operative risk is minimal, thus we recommend early operative treatment of acute traumatic rupture of the lateral ligaments of the ankle.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture
vernacular_title: Resultate nach Bandnaht am Aussenknöchel.