Technique for utilization of an interference screw for split peroneus brevis tendon transfer in lateral ankle stabilization.
We present a technique for split peroneous brevis lateral ankle stabilization using an interference screw as the fixation device. The interference screw provided stable fixation by way of physiologic tension and restored lateral ankle instability while preserving the range of motion in the surrounding joints.
Section Chief, Division of Podiatry, Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH; and Private Practice, Ankle and Foot Care Centers, Boardman, OH. Electronic address: ld5353@aol.com.
Lawrence A
LA
Didomenico
Private Practice, Troy, MI.
Davina J
DJ
Cross
Private Practice, Norristown, PA.
Albert
A
Giagnacova
D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*
ankle sprain; anterior talofibular ligament; bioabsorbable implant; calcaneofibular ligament; fibula; peroneal tendon; surgical repair