Classic Article List: Ankle Instability

  • Bahr, R., Pena, F., Shine, J. et. al. “Mechanics of the Anterior Drawer and Talar Tilt Tests. A Cadaveric Study of Lateral Ligament Injuries of the Ankle.” Acta Orthop Scand 1997: 68(5):435-441.
  • Brostrom, L. “Sprained Ankles. IV: Surgical Treatment of “Chronic” Ligament Ruptures.” Acta Chir Scand 1996: 132(5):551-565.
  • Burks, R.T. & Morgan, J. “Anatomy of the Lateral Ankle Ligaments.” Am J Sports Med 1994: 22(1):72-77.
  • Chrisman, O.D. & Snook, G.A. “Reconstruction of Lateral Ligament Tears of the Ankle. An Experimental Study and Clinical Evaluation of Seven Patients Treated by a New Modification of the Elmslie Procedure.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 1969: 51(5):904-912.
  • Colville, M.R. “Reconstruction of the Lateral Ankle Ligaments.” Instr Course Lect 1995: 44:341-348.
  • Elmslie, R.C. “Recurrent Subluxation of the Ankle Joint.” Ann Surg 1934: 100(2):364-367.
  • Evans, D.L. “Recurrent Instability of the Ankle: A Method of Surgical Treatment.” Proc R Soc Med 1953: 46:343.
  • Freeman, M.A.R. “Instability of the Foot after Injuries to the Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle.” J Bone Joint Surg Br 1965: 47:678-685.
  • Glasgow, M., Jackson, A. & Jamieson, A.M. “Instability of the Ankle after Injury to the Lateral Ligament.” J Bone Joint Surg Br 1980: 62-B(2):196-200.
  • Gould, N., Seligson, D. & Gasman, J. “Early and Late Repair of Lateral Ligament of the Ankle.” Foot Ankle 1980: 1:84-89.
  • Hamilton, W.G., Thompson, F.M. & Snow, S.W. “The Modified Brostrom Procedure for Lateral Ankle Instability.” Foot Ankle 1993: 14(1):1-7.
  • Harrington, K.D. “Degenerative Arthritis of the Ankle Secondary to Long-Standing Lateral Ligament Instability.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 1979: 61(3):354-61.
  • Hennrikus, W.L., Mapes, R.C., Lyon,s P.M. & Lapoint, J.M. “Outcomes of the Chrisman-Snook and Modified-Brostrum Procedures for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability. A Prospective, Randomized Comparison.” Am J Sports Med 1996: 24:400-404.
  • Krips, R., van Dijk, C., Halasi, P.T., Lehtonen, H., Corradini, C., Moyen, B. & Karlsson, J. “Long-Term Outcome of Anatomical Reconstruction versus Tenodesis for the Treatment of Chronic Anterolateral Instability of the Ankle Joint: A Multicenter Study.” Foot Ankle Int 2001: 22:415-421.
  • Lee, H.G. “Surgical Repair in Recurrent Dislocation of the Ankle Joint.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 1957: 39:828.
  • Liu, S.H. & Baker, C.L. “Comparison of Lateral Ankle Ligamentous Reconstruction Procedures.” Am J Sports Med 1994: 22(3):313-317.
  • Seligson, D., Gassman, J. & Pope, M. “Ankle Instability: Evaluation of the Lateral Ligaments”. Am J Sports Med 1980: 8(1):39-42.
  • Snook, G.A., Chrisman, O.D. & Wilson, T.C. “Long-Term Results of the Chrisman-Snook Operation for Reconstruction of the Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 1985: 67:1-7.
  • Vitale, T.D. & Fallat, L.M. “Lateral Ankle Sprains: Evaluation and Treatment. J Foot Surg 27:248-258, 1988.
  • Watson-Jones R. Recurrent forward dislocation of the ankle joint. J Bone Joint Surg Br 1952; 34(3):519.