Complex ankle instability.
Complex ankle instability can be linked to a variety of causes. It is essential to evaluate these patients adequately, including a clinical history, evaluation of prior records and diagnostic studies (if available), and current radiographic studies. With appropriate evaluation and assessment, the underlying cause can [figure: see text] be determined and a reasonable surgical plan developed. With appropriate planning, adequate improvement usually can be expected.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D017211:Treatment Failure