Arthroscopic Procedure in the Treatment of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
- Resource Type
- Text
- Authors
- Lee, Ho Jin; Jeong, Bi O
- Source
- Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society. 25(1):25-31
- Subject
- Review Article
- Language
The open Broström procedure is considered the surgery of choice for treating chronic lateral ankle instability. The role of arthroscopy has gained popularity in the surgical treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability, partly for the ability to manage the intra-articular pathology combined with ankle instability. Arthroscopic techniques can be divided broadly into the arthroscopic-assisted Broström technique and arthroscopic all-inside ligament repair. The clinical results of these arthroscopic techniques are similar to open procedures. The arthroscopic technique may be an excellent alternative to the open Broström procedure in treating chronic lateral ankle instability when applying the appropriate indications.