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KMID : 1130920220260010022
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2022 Volume.26 No. 1 p.22 ~ p.29
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Current Trends in the Treatment of Ankle Ligament Injuries: Analysis of the Korean Foot and Ankle Society (KFAS) Member Survey
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Cho Byung-Ki
Cho Jae-Ho
Lee Myoung-Jin
Lee Jun-Young
Bae Su-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: Despite continuous updates of standard treatment guidelines for acute ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability (CAI), in practice preferred treatment protocols vary widely. Based on a Korean Foot and Ankle Society (KFAS) member survey, this study reports current trends in the management of ankle ligament injuries.
Materials and Methods: A web-based questionnaire containing 34 questions was sent to all KFAS members in September 2021. Ques- tions mainly addressed clinical experience and preferences for the diagnosis and treatment of ankle ligament injuries. Answers with a prevalence of ≥50% among respondents were considered to reflect tendencies.
Results: Eighty-four of the 550 members (15.3%) responded. Answers that showed a tendency were as follows: commonest additional image study (ultrasound), conservative treatment modality (immobilization, oral medication), frequency of surgical treatment (<5 cases per annum), most important factor when deciding on surgical treatment (activity level, e.g., occupation or sport), and commonest sur- gical procedure (open ligament repair). Answers that showed a tendency for CAI were as follows: most important symptom (repeated sprain, giving way), radiological factors (talar tilt, osteochondral lesion, anterior talar translation), and patient factors (occupation, sports activities, recurrent instability after surgery, etc.). For decision making regarding surgical treatment and method, the most preferred surgical procedure was the modified Brostrom procedure, and the most common repair technique was suture anchor technique. The following were considered poor prognostic factors; generalized laxity, failed previous surgery, cavovarus, severe mechanical instability, heavy work, obesity, and dissatisfaction after surgery because of residual pain.
Conclusion: This study updates information regarding current trends in the management of ankle ligament injuries in Korea, and re- veals consensus opinions and variations in approaches to patients with an acute or chronic injury. The divergence of approaches identi- fied indicates the need for further studies to determine standard guidelines and long-term results.
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KEYWORD
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Ankle, Acute sprain, Chronic instability, Korean Foot and Ankle Society, Survey
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