Acute ankle injury and chronic lateral instability in the athlete

Clin Sports Med. 2004 Jan;23(1):1-19, v. doi: 10.1016/S0278-5919(03)00095-4.

Abstract

Ankle injuries occur frequently in sports. The lateral ligamentous complex, specifically the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments, are most commonly injured. In acute lateral ligament injuries, a functional ankle rehabilitation program is the mainstay of treatment. Chronic ankle instability develops in a minority of patients. Surgical procedures are broadly classified into anatomic ligament repairs versus reconstructive tenodeses. Commonly performed techniques include the Brostrom-Gould procedure,the modified Brostrum-Evans procedure, and the Chrisman-Snook procedure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Ankle Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Ankle Injuries* / physiopathology
  • Ankle Injuries* / therapy
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability* / diagnosis
  • Joint Instability* / physiopathology
  • Joint Instability* / therapy
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Proprioception