The Brostrom operation, also called the Brostrom-Gould technique, is a repair of the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle, most importantly the anterior talofibular ligament. It is used to treat chronic ankle instability, and most patients regain most of the function in the treated ankle. Recovery time varies by patient but is usually at least three to six months.
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The Broström operation is a repair of ligaments on lateral ankle.
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first described anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ligaments for ankle instability in 1966
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What is the Broström procedure?
A repair of ligaments on the lateral ankle, mainly the anterior talofibular ligament, to address ankle instability.
The Broström operation (or Broström-Gould technique) is a repair of ligaments on lateral ankle. It is designed to address ankle instability. It is primarily used to repair the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in the ankle. The recovery time for the procedure varies according to the patient but usually takes a minimum of 3 to 6 months.
When is the Broström procedure considered, and what can go wrong?
Chronic instability that persists despite non-surgical management; complications include infection and reduced sensation.
Acute ankle sprains are most frequently treated conservatively. Surgery is indicated for chronic sprains with persistent ankle instability despite well-designed conservative management. A Brostrom repair should be considered a last resort after a patient has tried a series of non-surgical options, such as wearing a boot cast after the injury or going to physical therapy for an extended period of time. Possible complications include an infection at the incision site, reduced superficial peroneal nerve distribution sensation, generalized ligaments laxity, and anaesthesia complications. This record describes what the sources state and is not medical advice.
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