Dr. Jiwu Chen

Dr. Jiwu Chen
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Chronic ankle instability

What is the role of suture tape augmentation (InternalBrace) in modified Broström ankle ligament repair?

Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen

Doctor’s answer

The modified Broström procedure anatomically repairs the torn anterior talofibular ligament and retinaculum. Augmentation with high-strength suture tape provides supplemental mechanical protection across the repair site during biologic healing, which in selected protocols allows earlier protected range of motion and weight-bearing. Postoperative timelines are individualized based on tissue quality, concomitant pathology, and surgeon discretion.

References and sources

  1. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1071100719875960
  2. https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/robinsonlab/documents/216_Suture.pdf

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