A four-step approach improves long-term functional outcomes in patients suffering from chronic ankle instability: a retrospective study with a follow-up of 7–16 years

[1] Arnoczky SP(2002)Thermal modification of connective tissues: basic science considerations and clinical implications J Am Acad Orthop Surg 8 305-313

[2] Aksan A(2016)The Hemi-Castaing ligamentoplasty for chronic lateral ankle instability does not modify proprioceptive, muscular and posturographic parameters Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 24 1108-1115

[3] Baray AL(1966)Sprained ankles: VI. Surgical treatment of “chronic” ligament ruptures Acta Chir Scand 132 551-565

[4] Philippot R(2001)The use of thermal energy in ankle instability Clin Sports Med 21 713-725

[5] Neri T(2020)The lateral ankle ligaments are interconnected: the medial connecting fibres between the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligaments Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 28 34-39

[6] Farizon F(2008)Arthroscopic capsular shrinkage for chronic ankle instability with thermal radiofrequency: prospective multicenter trial Orthopedics 31 655-4845

[7] Edouard P(2002)Phase transition in collagen and gelatine systems Am J Chem Soc 80 4836-569

[8] Broström L(2010)Anatomy of the ankle ligaments: a pictorial essay Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 18 557-89

[9] Cline S(1980)Early and late repair of lateral ligament of the ankle Foot Ankle 1 84-18

[10] Wolin P(2018)Open and arthroscopic lateral ligament repair for treatment of chronic ankle instability: a systematic review Foot Ankle Surg 24 11-375

[1] Arnoczky SP(2002)Thermal modification of connective tissues: basic science considerations and clinical implications J Am Acad Orthop Surg 8 305-313

[2] Aksan A(2016)The Hemi-Castaing ligamentoplasty for chronic lateral ankle instability does not modify proprioceptive, muscular and posturographic parameters Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 24 1108-1115

[3] Baray AL(1966)Sprained ankles: VI. Surgical treatment of “chronic” ligament ruptures Acta Chir Scand 132 551-565

[4] Philippot R(2001)The use of thermal energy in ankle instability Clin Sports Med 21 713-725

[5] Neri T(2020)The lateral ankle ligaments are interconnected: the medial connecting fibres between the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligaments Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 28 34-39

[6] Farizon F(2008)Arthroscopic capsular shrinkage for chronic ankle instability with thermal radiofrequency: prospective multicenter trial Orthopedics 31 655-4845

[7] Edouard P(2002)Phase transition in collagen and gelatine systems Am J Chem Soc 80 4836-569

[8] Broström L(2010)Anatomy of the ankle ligaments: a pictorial essay Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 18 557-89

[9] Cline S(1980)Early and late repair of lateral ligament of the ankle Foot Ankle 1 84-18

[10] Wolin P(2018)Open and arthroscopic lateral ligament repair for treatment of chronic ankle instability: a systematic review Foot Ankle Surg 24 11-375