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

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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.

Sung Hyun Lee; Gyeong hoon Lim; Hyun Tak Kang; Yo el Kim

doi:10.1177/03635465261421535

February 23, 2026The American Journal of Sports Medicine

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

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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

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Prospective randomized study examines ankle ligament repair efficacy, suggesting improved outcomes with reinforcement.

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

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

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