Summary
The results of a method of ligamentoplasty and ligamentorraphy of the ankle are described. The operation was carried out on 32 ankles from January 1990 to August 1991. It is presented as a valid alternative for the treatment of acute injuries of the lateral ligament of the ankle in young people and sportsmen.
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Les résultats d'une méthode de ligamentoplastie et ligamentorraphie de la cheville sont présentés. La chirurgie a été effectuée sur 32 chevilles de Janvier 1990 à Août 1991. Cette méthode est une alternative valable dans le traitement des lésions aiguës du ligament externe de la cheville chez les malades jeunes et les sportifs.
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Vicente, P., Llopis, R. & Borbonet, A. Ankle ligamentoplasty. International Orthopaedics 17, 386–388 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00180459
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