Summary
Ankle instability in athletes has evolved with much more detailed evaluation, better appreciation of associated findings and pathology, and management of medial and syndesmotic instability when present (Table 1). Ankle arthroscopy has allowed more comprehensive diagnosis and treatment in both the acute and chronic setting of ankle instability. With the goals of optimal return to play and better outcomes, surgical options using all-arthroscopic or synthetic-augmentation and expedited rehabilitation protocols continue to evolve.
Lau or an immediate family member has received research or institutional support from Arthrex and Wright Medical Technology and serves as a board member, owner, officer, or committee member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America. Barg or an immediate family member has received Honoraria from Medartis. Haytmanek or an immediate family member serves as a paid consultant to Arthrex and has received education support from Wright Medical. McCullough or an immediate family member serves as a paid consultant to Athrex, Stryker, and Celularity. Amendola or an immediate family member has received IP royalties from Arthrex, arthrosurface, Smith & Nephew; serves as a paid consultant to Arthrex; serves as an unpaid consultant to bone solutions, extremity development, First Ray, Lima, and rubber city bracing; has stock or stock options held in First Ray; and serves as a board member, owner, officer, or committee member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021;29(1):e5-e13. © 2021 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons