Activity Level and Function After Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction
Conclusion:
When compared with lateral ankle repair, anatomic allograft reconstruction produced similarly favorable outcomes, including high patient satisfaction, high function and activity levels, and no revision surgeries in either cohort.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Matheny, L. M., Johnson, N. S., Liechti, D. J., Clanton, T. O. Tags: Ankle, Ankle, ligaments, Allografts Foot, Ankle, and Leg Source Type: research
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