ObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness of lateral ligament reconstruction with autogenous partial peroneus longus tendon for chronic lateral ankle instability.MethodsBetween September 2014 and November 2018, 32 patients (32 sides) with chronic lateral ankle instability were treated with lateral ankle ligament reconstruction by using autogenous anterior half of the peroneus longus tendon. There were 25 males and 7 females, with an average age of 28.5 years (range, 20-51 years). The disease duration was 6-41 months (mean, 8.9 months). The preoperative Karlsson-Peterson ankle score was 53.7±9.7. The talar tilt angle was (14.9±3.7)°, and the anterior talar translation was (8.2±2.8) mm. Six patients combined with osteochondral lesion of talus and 4 patients combined with bony impingement.ResultsAll incisions healed by first intention postoperatively. All patients were followed up 12-53 months (mean, 22.7 months). At last follow-up, the Karlsson-Peterson ankle score was 85.2±9.6; the talar tilt angle was (4.3±1.4)°; the anterior talar translation was (3.5±1.1) mm. There were significant differences in all indexes between pre- and post-operation (P<0.05). Seventeen patients were very satisfied with the results, 10 patients were satisfied, 4 patients were normal, and 1 patient was unsatisfied. After operation, the ankle sprain occurred in 7 cases, the tenderness around the compression screws at calcaneus in 5 cases, the anterolateral pain of ankle joint over 6 months in 4 cases. No patient had discomfort around the reciepient sites. At last follow-up, the ultrasonography examination showed that there was no significant difference in the density and diameter between bilateral peroneus longus tendons in 12 cases.ConclusionFor chronic lateral ankle instability, the lateral ankle ligament reconstruction with the autogenous partial peroneus longus tendon is a safe and effective surgical option.
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy of fascial manipulation (FM) treatment in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI).MethodsThe clinical data of CAI patients who received rehabilitation treatment in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Second Hospital of Jilin University from October 2018 to December 2020 were retrospectively collected. According to different treatment methods, patients were divided into balance training (BT) group and FM group. The BT group received BT for 4 weeks, while the FM group received BT for 4 weeks after FM treatment. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used for 1∶1 matching to compare the effects of different treatment options on the dysfunction of CAI patients. Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) [including FAAM-activity of daily living (FAAM-ADL), activity of daily living (ADL) self-scoring, FAAM-sports (FAAM-S), and sports self-scoring], center of pressure (COP), foot lift test (FLT) were used to evaluate the changes in balance function and symptoms pre-treatment and post-treatment.ResultsA total of 52 patients were included, including 24 cases in FM group and 28 cases in BT group. Finally, after PSM method, 34 patients were included, 17 cases in each group. Before intervention, there was no significant difference in FAAM, COP and FLT between the two groups (P>0.05). After the intervention, FAAM-ADL, ADL self score, COP and FLT in the FM group were better than those in the BT group (P<0.05); there was no significant difference between FAAM-S and exercise self score (P>0.05). Before and after the intervention, FAAM, COP and FLT were improved in both groups (P<0.05). The improvement of FAAM ADL, ADL self-score and the decrease of COP in FM group were higher than that of the BT group (P<0.05). Comparison of FAAM-S, exercise self score and FLT before and after intervention, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05).ConclusionBT can improve the function of patients with CAI, and the combination of FM is more effective in improving the ability of daily living and static balance.
Objective To investigate the morphological characteristics of the os subfibulare (OSF) and evaluate its clinical association with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Methods Imaging data of 130 patients with OSF between January 2015 and August 2025 were retrospectively analyzed, including 82 males and 48 females with a mean age of 30.6 years (range, 10-80 years). Patients were divided into CAI group (n=74) and non-CAI group (n=56). X-ray films were used for screening, while CT images were used to measure the parameters related to the shape and spatial location of the OSF, including the maximum diameter, maximum area, distance from the OSF center to the fibular tip, distance from OSF to the talus, and the angle between the OSF and the fibular long axis. OSFs were classified as regular or irregular. MRI categorized OSF location into three zones based on ligament attachment sites: zone Ⅰ [anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)], zone Ⅱ (calcaneofibular ligament), and zone Ⅲ (posterior talofibular ligament). Bone interface fluid signal, bone marrow edema, and ATFL injury were recorded. The patients with CAI were stratified and analyzed to compare the differences in the location, shape and spatial localization of the OSF (the maximum diameter of OSF, the distance from the OSF center to the fibular tip, the angle between the OSF and the fibular long axis) and MRI signs between different genders and between different affected sides. ResultsCT measurements showed that, compared with the non-CAI group, the CAI group exhibited differences in spatial localization of the OSF. The distance from the OSF center to the fibular tip was significantly greater in the CAI group (P<0.05), whereas the distance from OSF to the talus, and the angle between the OSF and the fibular long axis showed no significant difference (P>0.05). Regarding morphology and size, the maximum diameter of OSF was significantly larger in the CAI group (P<0.05), while no significant difference was found in maximum area of OSF or morphological type (P>0.05). MRI findings showed that OSFs were predominantly located in zone Ⅰ in both groups, followed by zones Ⅱ and Ⅲ. There was no significant difference in distribution between groups (P>0.05). The incidences of bone marrow edema, bone interface fluid signal, and ATFL injury were significantly higher in the CAI group than in the non-CAI group (P<0.05). Within the CAI group, no significant difference was observed between genders or affected sides in terms of OSF location, morphology, spatial parameters, or MRI findings (P>0.05). Conclusion Patients with CAI showed a larger maximum OSF diameter and a greater distance from the OSF center to the fibular tip, and were more frequently accompanied by MRI findings such as bone marrow edema, bone interface fluid signal, and ATFL injury. These imaging characteristics may help evaluate the relationship between OSF and CAI from an imaging perspective.