Outcomes of Single vs Double Incision Broström–Gould with Adjuvant Procedures for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Retrospective Review of 110 Cases
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: evaluation of patient-reported outcome scores using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). IntroductIonChronic ankle instability is a known sequela of ankle sprains, occurring in 20-40% of conservatively managed ankle sprains.1,2 Patients with chronic ankle instability often experience recurrent sprains, apprehension while walking on uneven surfaces, pain, and swelling.These symptoms may be managed with nonoperative measures such as bracing and strengthening exercises.3,4 For the 15-20% of patients who fail conservative treatment, operative intervention is indicated.5 The Broström-Gould (BG) procedure is the gold standard surgical intervention for treating chronic ankle instability.Depending on the presenting pathology and individual patient, additional procedures such as sliding lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy and peroneal tendon debridement and repair may be warranted.These adjuvant procedures are indicated for patients exhibiting cavovarus feet or peroneal tendon dysfunction, respectively.Furthermore, additional pathologies are commonly addressed through the use of multiple incisions.[6][7][8] The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to determine whether a single-incision approach is equally effective as a dual-incision approach for the treatment of chronic ankle instability, and (2) if the single-incision approach offers a reduction in complications such as wound breakdown, surgical site infection, or damage to the surrounding structures.Secondary outcomes include the
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7151028535