Primary repair of lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle utilizing the Mini-Statak device.
Ankle sprains are among the most commonly treated injuries that present to the emergency room, and often most inadequately diagnosed and treated. When diagnosed properly, the appropriate treatment is easily determined. When indications point to surgical repair of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle, the following technique, utilizing the Mini-Statak device, offers a simplified and timesaving alternative.
Loder
B G
BG
Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Wertheimer
S J
SJ
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques