AJSM Webinar Series - March 2024: The State of the Art in Lateral Ankle Ligament Instability Treatment. An AJSM/AOFAS Webinar.-AJSM Webinar Series- Lateral Ankle Instability

AJSM Webinar Series- Lateral Ankle Instability - AOSSM/AOFAS

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The webinar focused on the management of lateral ankle ligament injuries and surgical treatments. Various experts discussed the importance of proper assessment, surgical techniques including open repair, arthroscopic repair, and anatomic reconstruction. They emphasized the significance of tailored treatment, post-operative recovery, and return to play decision-making. Debate centered around post-operative protocols such as immediate weight-bearing vs. non-weight-bearing, return to play timelines, and brace use. The panelists stressed the need for a personalized approach based on patient needs and activity levels to optimize outcomes and prevent complications. Overall, the webinar provided a thorough overview of current strategies and advancements in managing lateral ankle sprains.

Keywords

lateral ankle ligament injuries

surgical treatments

open repair

arthroscopic repair

anatomic reconstruction

tailored treatment

post-operative recovery

return to play decision-making

post-operative protocols

brace use

personalized approach