Minimally Invasive All Arthroscopic Broström With InternalBrace Augmentation: A Technique Tip

Abstract

Minimally invasive and all-arthroscopic lateral ligament repairs are increasingly popular in the ankle. These techniques are biomechanically and clinically as successful as their equivalent open procedures. Open lateral ligament repairs have benefitted by the inclusion of a suture tape to augment the strength of the repair and allow for earlier, accelerated rehabilitation. We present an arthroscopic technique to incorporate the benefits of minimally invasive ligament repair with the inclusion of the suture tape augmentation. This allows for immediate postoperative weight bearing, accelerated rehabilitation, and rapid return to function while minimizing scarring and wound complications. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level V, expert opinion. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.