운동 선수에서 발생한 내측 족관절 불안정성의 수술적 치료

Abstract

Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of the operative treatment on medial ankle instability in athletes. Materials and Methods: 11 patients with medial ankle instability in athletes who were treated at Chosun University hospital between 2001 and 2004 were evaluated. 8 patients were operated using anchor (Mitek) method and 3 patients were treated conservatively. Results: Out of 8 patients who were treated with anchor method, 7 patients showed excellent result while one patient showed intermittent pain and limitation of ankle movement on recreational activities. Conclusion: we believe that the procedure of augmenting the medial ankle ligament is an effective method in treating medial ankle instability not responding to conservative treatment.