Usefulness of Suture-Tape Augmentation Based on Intraoperative Ankle Stress Radiographs During Anatomical Ligament Repair for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability

Evaluation of residual mechanical instability through intraoperative stress view and additional suture-tape augmentation showed satisfactory clinical outcomes at midterm follow-up. Suture-tape augmentation based on intraoperative stress radiographs seems to be a useful surgical option for patients with insufficiently restored mechanical stability even after anatomical ligament repair. This combined procedure can provide a reliable mechanical stability that can be performed after recognition of residual instability during the index surgery.