Ziyi Chen, Xiao'ao Xue, Qiaoru Li, Yujie Song, Hanlin Xu, Wenjuan Wang, Yinghui Hua
PURPOSE: This study aimed to introduce a novel all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair for chronic ankle instability (CAI) with a knotless suture anchor technique-Hugging Repair, evaluate clinical outcomes, and analyze the associated risk factors. METHODS: A total of 84 patients (42 males and 42 females, mean age: 36.1 ± 11.2 years, range: 19-68 years) who underwent Hugging Repair from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018, were enrolled in this retrospective study...
February 15, 2023: International Orthopaedics