15 February 2021>: Clinical Research
Comparison of Arthroscopic Surgery Versus Open Surgical Repair of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament: A Retrospective Study of 80 Patients from a Single Center
Bo-Yuan Su 1ABG* , Shu-Yun Yi 2CD* , Ting Peng 3E* , Gang Yi 4567F* , Lei Zhang 4567BCG*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.928526
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e928526
Figure 3 The procedure of all-arthroscopic repair of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) with anchors. (A, B) The procedure of arthroscopic repair of ATFL with anchors Arthroscopic placement of suture anchor at the fibular attachment point of ATFL through accessory anterolateral approach; (C) The needle was penetrated the ATFL after entering the articular cavity; (D) The PDS stature was pulled out via accessory anterolateral approach; (E) Repeat the above steps so that the anchor thread is passed through the ATFL and reinforced the IER; (F) Repeat steps to penetrate the other suture was penetrated the ATFL and fixed with top knot.