title: Conservative management of chronic ankle instability.
abstract: Chronic ankle instability is a significant cause of morbidity. There are well-documented and effective surgical options for managing this condition. However, conservative management can be a viable option in selected patients. Failure of conservative management can be an indication for surgery if morbidity warrants it. Surgery can be delayed without necessarily affecting outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent ST4 7QB Staffs, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ajis
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Maffulli
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*