Plication of the anterolateral capsule of the ankle with extensor digitorum brevis transfer for chronic lateral ligament instability

J G Williams

doi:10.1016/0020-1383(88)90073-3

Plication of the anterolateral capsule of the ankle with extensor digitorum brevis transfer for chronic lateral ligament instability

Injury. 1988 Mar;19(2):65-9. doi: 10.1016/0020-1383(88)90073-3.

Author

J G Williams¹

Affiliation

¹ Farnham Park Rehabilitation Centre, Farnham Royal, Bucks.

PMID: 3198266
DOI: 10.1016/0020-1383(88)90073-3

Abstract

Thirty sportsmen and women with chronic sprain of the lateral ligament of the ankle characterized by instability and pathological talar tilt have been treated by plication of the anterolateral capsule with extensor digitorum brevis transfer and all have returned to normal sporting activity.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Ankle Injuries*
Ankle Joint / diagnostic imaging
Ankle Joint / surgery
Athletic Injuries / surgery*
Child
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
Joint Instability / surgery*
Male
Radiography
Tendon Transfer*