Augmented lateral ankle reconstruction using a free gracilis graft.
This article describes a surgical technique for reconstruction of the unstable ankle that uses a modification of the Elmslie procedure for anatomic augmentation of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). Our technique is an anatomic reconstruction that uses a free graft of the gracilis tendon toreconstruct the CFL and A TFL.
Coughlin
Michael J
MJ
Department of Orthopedics, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
Matt
Victoria
V
Schenck
Robert C
RC
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*