All Arthroscopic Remnant-Preserving Technique to Reconstruct the Lateral Ankle Ligament Complex.

ABSTRACT: Arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament reconstruction has been recently advocated. But this technique has not been popularized because of the technical complexity and potential iatrogenic injury. Because the talocalcaneal and calcaneofibular ligaments are extra-articular structures, how to efficiently view and address them is a difficult task. Limited dissection outside the capsule to form a working space is required, but aggressive dissection is harmful for tissue healing although it is helpful for visualization and instrumentation. Because almost the entire talar body is covered by articular cartilage, it is very difficult to safely make a bone tunnel without damaging the cartilage. The remnants of the lateral ankle ligament have proprioceptive sensors that are important for functional stab

SUBMITTER: Gui J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5495154 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature