Operative treatment of persistent lateral instability of the ankle--is it worse to sprain the ankle than to break it?
Van Rappard, J.H.; Reinders, J.F.; Mahabier, C.; Munting, J.D.
Netherlands Journal of Surgery 39(2): 65-67
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0167-2487 PMID: 3108728 Document Number: 295683
A series of 1600 patients suffering from injury to the lateral ligaments of the ankle were treated conservatively with plaster and bandages. In 35 cases the instability persisted and these patients required a Watson-Jones repair. This repair yielded a successful result in over 90% of cases.