Violation of the Subtalar Joint With Novel Suture Tape Augmentation of Lateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Report of 2 Cases.

Abstract

The modified Broström-Gould operation is the gold standard for surgical treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability.2,4 Modified Broström-Gould repair with the InternalBrace (IB) is a relatively new technique promoted as providing additional biomechanical advantage resulting in early mobility during recovery and quicker return to activity.6 Although the IB has a reportedly low complication profile, with the rise in its usage, providers should be aware of potential detrimental complications.8 Intra-articular placement of suture anchors is a potential complication warned against in the manufacturer surgical technique videos of the IB; however, to our knowledge, this complication has yet to be reported in the literature.1,3

In the current article, we present 2 cases of suture anchor violation of the subtalar joint during IB augmentation for lateral ligamentous complex repair of the ankle.

Both patients were informed that the data concerning their cases would be submitted for publication, and both provided verbal consent.