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01-10-2012 | Original Paper

Anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle with semitendinosus allograft

Authors: Yinghui Hua, Shiyi Chen, Yongjia Jin, Bimeng Zhang, Yunxia Li, Hong Li

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 10/2012

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of our study is to evaluate the clinical results of anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments with semitendinosus allograft.

Methods

Thirty-six patients with chronic lateral instability underwent anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle with semitendinosus allograft. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale score (AOFAS score) and the Karlsson score were used to evaluate the clinical results before and after surgery.

Results

A total of 35 patients (97.2 %) (36 ankles) were followed up for a mean of 37.9 months. The mean AOFAS score improved from 42.3 ± 4.9 points preoperatively to 90.4 ± 6.7 postoperatively. The mean Karlsson score improved from 38.5 ± 3.2 preoperatively to 90.1 ± 7.8 postoperatively.

Conclusions

Anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments with semitendinosus allograft achieves a satisfactory surgical outcome for chronic ankle instability.

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Title: Anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle with semitendinosus allograft
Authors: Yinghui Hua
Shiyi Chen
Yongjia Jin
Bimeng Zhang
Yunxia Li
Hong Li
Publication date: 01-10-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 10/2012
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1577-7

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Anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle with semitendinosus allograft

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Methods

Results

Conclusions

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