Conservative Management and Postoperative Rehabilitation of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
10.14193/jkfas.2019.23.1.6
- Author:
Young Hwan PARK
1
;
Hak Jun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea. dakjul@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Ankle injuries;
Chronic disease;
Lateral ligaments;
Conservative treatment;
Rehabilitation
- MeSH:
Ankle Injuries;
Ankle;
Chronic Disease;
Collateral Ligaments;
Comorbidity;
Humans;
Incidence;
Rehabilitation;
Sports
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2019;23(1):6-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
As a result of the increased participation in recreational and competitive sports activity, the incidence of chronic lateral instability has risen. Because chronic ankle instability can cause significant comorbidity and increase the social cost, the interest in this issue is growing. Although there are well-documented and effective surgical treatments for managing this condition, conservative treatments are a viable first option in selected patients. Through conservative treatment, surgical treatments can be reduced or delayed without necessarily affecting the overall outcome, but the failure of conservative treatment results in the need for surgical treatment to reduce the long term complications. Appropriate postoperative rehabilitation is essential for adequate functional recovery, even when surgical treatment is required.