Suture Tape Augmentation in Lateral Ankle Ligament Surgery: Current Concepts Review.

ABSTRACT: Chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) is a condition that is characterized by persistent disability and recurrent ankle sprains while encompassing both functional and mechanical (laxity) instability. Failure of conservative treatment for CLAI often necessitates operative intervention to restore the stability of the ankle joint. The traditional or modified Broström techniques have been the gold standard operative approaches to address CLAI with satisfactory results; however, patients with generalized ligament laxity (GLL), prior unsuccessful repair, high body mass index, or high-demand athletes may experience suboptimal outcomes. Synthetic ligament constructs have been tested as an adjunct to orthopedic procedures to reinforce repaired or reconstructed ligaments or tendons with the hope

SUBMITTER: Lan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8532228 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature