Procedure Explorer
Lateral ankle
Broström Procedure
- Problem being treated
- Chronic lateral ankle instability.
- Relevant anatomy
- ATFL and CFL.
- Surgical concept
- Imbricate and repair the lateral ankle ligaments, often reinforced with the extensor retinaculum (Gould modification).
- Indications
- Recurrent giving way after rehab
- Common alternatives
- Neuromuscular training
- Bracing
- Recovery concept
- Boot immobilization, then progressive rehab. Return to sport often after several months.
- Risks
- Stiffness
- Nerve irritation
- Recurrent instability
- Evidence
- Moderate Evidence
Well-established with good reported outcomes.
- Technology involved
- Suture anchorsSuture tape augmentationArthroscopic-assisted repair
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