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23.02.2016 | Ankle
Rehabilitation after anatomical ankle ligament repair or reconstruction
verfasst von:
Christopher J. Pearce, Yves Tourné, Jennifer Zellers, Romain Terrier, Pascal Toschi, Karin Grävare Silbernagel, ESKKA-AFAS Ankle Instability Group
Erschienen in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Ausgabe 4/2016
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Abstract
The selection, implementation of and adherence to a post-operative regimen are all essential in order to achieve the best outcomes after ankle ligament surgery. The purpose of this paper is to present a best-evidence approach to this, with grounding in basic science and a consensus opinion from the members of the ESSKA-AFAS Ankle Instability Group. Basic science and clinical evidence surrounding tissue healing after surgical repair or reconstruction of the ligaments as well as around the re-establishment of sensorimotor control are reviewed. A consensus opinion based on this evidence as to the recommended rehabilitation protocol after ankle ligament surgery was then obtained from the members of the ESSKA-AFAS Ankle Instability Group. Rehabilitation recommendations are presented for the initial post-operative period, the early recovery phase and a goal-orientated late rehabilitation and return-to-sport phase. This paper presents practical, evidenced-based guidelines for rehabilitation and return to activity after lateral ankle ligament surgery.