| Literature DB >> 113415 |
G K Sefton, J George, J M Fitton, H McMullen.
Abstract
Chronic instability of the ankle is frequently due to disruption of the fibres of the anterior talofibular ligament and the anterolateral capsule. This allows momentary subluxations at the ankle joint; the talus tilts into an abnormal varus position and rotates forwards and inwards about a vertical axis which passes through the medial malleolus. The use of a free tendon graft to reconstruct the anterior talofibular ligament restores the stability of the ankle without restricting movement at the subtalar level.Mesh:
Year: 1979 PMID: 113415
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X