Long-term outcome after ruptured lateral ankle ligaments. A prospective study of three different treatments in 79 patients with 11-year follow-up.
In a prospective study of 79 patients with arthrographically verified acute ruptured lateral ankle ligaments we have evaluated the long-term results of 3 different treatments: operation and walking-cast for 5 weeks, walking-cast alone, and elastic bandage. The follow-up period was 11 (9-13) years. Residual disabilities and late complications, such as instability, pain on activity, and the number of ligament reconstructions and talocrural arthroses were equally low in all 3 groups. We conclude that nonoperative treatment seems adequate.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D001175:Arthrography; D001458:Bandages; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012421:Rupture; D016896:Treatment Outcome