Abstract
Background: The Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) functions to resist plantarflexion and anterolateral translation of the talus. Lateral ankle sprains account for 85% of all ankle sprains and are most common in athletes. ATFL injury is the most common ankle ligament injury, accounting for 35.6% of the total patients with ligament injuries. Case Report: The first patient, a 39 year old man with a diagnosis of ATFL injury, had a history of falling with the outside of his right leg supported when he fell. Physical examination of the right ankle revealed tenderness in the posterolateral region, pain during dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, positive anterior drawer examination and positive talar tilt. The second patient, a 19 year old male with the same history and injury location on the right ankle. Physical examination showed a similar condition to the first patient. MRI examination of both patients showed ATFL injury. Both patients underwent open repair of the right ATFL (Brostrom technique) with anchoring screws, post-operative care, and evaluation one year after surgery. Discussion: Surgery is taken to prevent repeated ruptures, especially in cases of ligament tears. The Brostrom technique is an anatomical repair with end-to-end repair from the final ATFL tear to the distal anterior fibula. Both patients demonstrated normal foot and ankle function, with a score of 100 based on the American Orthopedic Foot Ankle Association (AOFAS). Conclussion : Brostrom open repair with Anchoring Screw is an effective procedure in returning the patient's function to its previous level as assessed based on the AOFAS score after a year after surgery.
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