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Ligamentous Posttraumatic Ankle Osteoarthritis

The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 34(4) · pp. 612–620
Víctor ValderrábanoBeat HintermannMonika HorisbergerTak Fung

Abstract

Lateral ankle sprains in sports are the main cause of ligamentous posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis and correlate with varus malalignment. At the time of end-stage ligamentous ankle osteoarthritis, persistent instability may be encountered.

Foot and Ankle SurgeryTendon Structure and TreatmentLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesMedicineAnkleOsteoarthritisLigamentArthritisSurgeryInternal medicine

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AdultAgedAthletic InjuriesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisRadiographyRetrospective StudiesSprains and StrainsRange of Motion, ArticularAnkle InjuriesLateral Ligament, Ankle
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