Arthroscopic and Open Procedures Result in Similar Calcaneal Tunnels for Anatomical Reconstruction of Lateral Ankle Ligaments.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to validate the accuracy and reliability of arthroscopic markers of distal insertion of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and to compare the calcaneus bone tunnels of the CFL that were made under arthroscopy and open procedures.

Methods

Fifty-seven patients who underwent lateral ankle ligament reconstruction procedures were enrolled and divided into open (n = 24) and arthroscopic groups (n = 33). Lateral ankle radiography was performed postoperatively, and the calcaneus bone tunnels referenced to several landmarks, including the subtalar joint, calcaneus superior edge, fibular tip, angulation with fibula axis, cross point of the fibular and tangential line of the fibular obscure tubercle cross point of the tangential line

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10300538 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature