Endoscopic Approach to Ligament Repair and Reconstruction for Chronic Ankle Instability

It is well established that ankle arthroscopy may be used as an alternative to address chronic ankle instability (CAI). As this minimally invasive technique becomes popularized, an advanced anatomic understanding and new devices have been developed to address the ankle ligament pathologies. Within this context, fully arthroscopic and anatomic techniques were developed to repair and reconstruct the ankle ligaments. This article provides an update on the indications, diagnoses, and technical descriptions of the anatomic arthroscopic techniques used for chronic ankle instability.