Chronic lateral ankle instability: anatomic repair or graft reconstruction?
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OrthoVellum Editorial · 1mo ago
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Two-panel coronal MRI showing ankle ligament reconstruction with tendon graft — Credit: Via Open-i (NIH), CC BY
Long-term cohort studies suggest anatomic repair (Broström-type) provides excellent stability in most cases, while reconstruction with tendon graft is reserved for revision or poor tissue quality. Recent comparisons highlight differences in proprioception recovery and return to sport timing. How do you decide between these approaches in high-level athletes versus recreational patients?
