Biomechanics of Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study to Compare Stability of Reconstruction Techniques Using 1 or 2 Fibular Tunnels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anatomic lateral ankle ligament reconstruction has been proposed for patients with chronic ankle instability. A reliable approach is a reconstruction technique using an allograft and 2 fibular tunnels. A recently introduced approach that entails 1-fibular tunnel reconstruction might reduce the risk of intraoperative complications and ultimately improve patient outcome.

Hypothesis

We hypothesized that both reconstruction techniques show similar ankle stability (joint laxity and stiffness) and are similar to the intact joint condition.

Study design

Controlled laboratory study.

Methods

A total of 10 Thiel-conserved cadaveric ankles were divided into 2 groups and tested in 3 stages-intact, transected, and reconstructed lateral ankle ligaments-using eithe

SUBMITTER: Gautschi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7585988 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature