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What are the options to repair complete ligament tears in an ankle causing instability?
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First line: Surgically, the first line of repair is anatomic repair, meaning repairing the ligaments or augmenting the stability of the ankle without changing/ redirecting the anatomy. The most common of these is called the brostrom-gould repair. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Answered 6/7/2014
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Options: There are options on procedures used depending on which ligament is involved. Some can be fixed arthroscopic some open. Some need bone anchors . Best to talk to ur doctor.
Answered 1/24/2016
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