A comparison of surgical and conservative treatment in ankle ligament tears

Orthopedics. 2001 Jul;24(7):686-8. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-20010701-23.

Abstract

Good results have been reported after both primary repair and conservative management of grade III ankle sprains. This prospective study found no advantage of operative treatment compared to taping; no significant differences were found between the groups with regard to objective or subjective stability, functional scores, or the overall result.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adhesives / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Ankle Injuries / classification
  • Ankle Injuries / physiopathology
  • Ankle Injuries / therapy*
  • Athletic Injuries / classification
  • Athletic Injuries / physiopathology
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy*
  • Braces / standards*
  • Casts, Surgical / standards*
  • Exercise Therapy / methods
  • Exercise Therapy / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Ligaments, Articular / physiopathology
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Single-Blind Method
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adhesives