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Ankle sprains are among the most common athletic injuries. While the majority heal uneventfully with appropriate conservative measures, chronic mechanical and/or functional instability of the ankle can occur in 20–40% of cases. When conservative treatment fails, surgical stabilization may be indicated. Numerous surgical treatment strategies have been described, including anatomic repair and anatomic and non-anatomic reconstruction techniques. Open and emerging arthroscopic techniques can be considered. The potential for concomitant injuries, including intra-articular, must also be assessed and managed when necessary. Postoperative complications may include persistent instability, wound issues, or nerve damage.
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Hua, Y., Murawski, C.D., Chen, J., Amendola, A., Kaplan, J. (2022). Chronic Ankle Instability. In: Arthroscopic Techniques and Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05190-6_8
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