2023 Annual Meeting Foot & Ankle Access Pass-ArthroBrostrom: Ready for Prime Time!

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Dominic Scherer discussed the arthroscopic Brostrom procedure as a modern alternative to open surgery for chronic ankle instability. He highlighted comparable or superior biomechanical stability and similar long-term outcomes between arthroscopic and open repairs. Arthroscopic benefits include less scarring, lower infection risk, faster rehab, and better visualization. Potential complications like nerve injury can be minimized by adhering to a "safe zone." Scherer described the surgical technique and emphasized careful suture placement. Early multicenter study results showed high success rates and low recurrence. He encouraged collaboration for ongoing research, suggesting arthroscopic Brostrom is becoming a viable standard treatment.

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Dominic S. Carreira, M.D.

Keywords

arthroscopic Brostrom procedure

chronic ankle instability

biomechanical stability

surgical technique

postoperative outcomes