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Arthroscopic versus open modified Brostrom procedure for chronic ankle instability

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February 2017

Arthroscopic versus open modified Brostrom procedure for chronic ankle instability

Vol: 6| Issue: 2| Number:23| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparison of All-Inside Arthroscopic and Open Techniques for the Modified Broström Procedure for Ankle Instability

Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Oct;37(10):1037-1045

Contributing Authors:
ED Yeo KT Lee IH Sung SG Lee YK Lee

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50 patients with chronic ankle instability and previously failed conservative treatment were randomized to undergo a modified Brostrom procedure (anterior talofibular ligament repair) arthroscopically or via open surgery. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes between groups over the first 12 months after surgery. Results demonstrated no significant differences...

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