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Surgical treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability in football players (A continuous series of 17 cases)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This retrospective study included 17 competitive footballers followed at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health hospitals for lateral ankle instability who underwent peroneus brevis ligament reconstruction according to the Castaing technique between January 2020 and December 2024. The minimum follow-up was one year. Patient evaluation was based on the Karlson score and the Molander and Olerud Ankle Score. Surgical technical details were carefully recorded, as well as any additional treatments and the timeline for returning to sports activities. All patients returned to competitive sports and were satisfied or very satisfied with the surgical results. Overall, the Castaing stabilizing plasty "loosened" of the peroneus brevis still appears today as a preferred intervention in the treatment of external laxity of the ankle and subtalar joint in athletes in general and professional footballers in particular.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.34874/prsm/rmacot-n112.7452

Authors: Y. Chagar, I. Chagar, Y. Benyass, El Mekkaoui, Jalal, Boukhris, Jalal

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7118446236

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