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Inferior extensor retinaculum reinforcement improves outcomes in arthroscopic lateral ligament repair of the ankle compared to standard repair techniques. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

February 26, 2026The American Journal of Sports Medicine0 citations

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Efficacy of Inferior Extensor Retinaculum Reinforcement in Arthroscopic Ankle Lateral Ligament Repair: A Prospective Randomized Study

SLSung Hyun LeeSoonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul GLGyeong hoon Lim HKHyun Tak Kang

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The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of inferior extensor retinaculum reinforcement during ankle lateral ligament repair.
Conducted a prospective randomized study on ankle ligament repair
Compared standard repair with reinforcement of the inferior extensor retinaculum
Utilized clinical assessments and imaging for outcome measurement
Reinforcement showed improved stability in the repaired ankle ligaments
Patients exhibited lower rates of postoperative complications
Overall function scores improved significantly in the reinforcement group

Abstract

Clinical Research Information Services (CRIS), Korea - Registration No.: KCT0004755.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe37b95ddcd3a253e757e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465261421535

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