CME OnDemand: 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting-Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Ankle Lateral Ligament Repair with Accelerated Rehabilitation Audio Poster

Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Ankle Lateral Ligament Repair with Accelerated Rehabilitation Audio Poster

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Video Summary

In the video, Atsushi Ramoto discusses the clinical results of arthroscopic ankle lateral ligament repair with accelerated rehabilitation (ARR). Surgical treatment is recommended for patients with chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) when non-operative therapies fail. ARR is a minimally invasive surgery that allows for early return to sports activities, but most reports suggest post-operative cast immobilization and non-weight bearing. In their study, the researchers performed ARR with accelerated rehabilitation, including early weight bearing without immobilization. The results showed significant improvements in ankle instability and clinical scores, with 75% of patients able to return to sports at eight weeks post-operatively. The conclusion suggests that ARR followed by ARR may be an effective treatment for athletes.

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Atsushi Teramoto, MD, Yasutaka Murahashi, Katsunori Takahashi, Kota Watanabe, Toshihiko Yamashita

Keywords

arthroscopic ankle lateral ligament repair

accelerated rehabilitation

chronic lateral ankle instability

early return to sports activities

athletes