New mesh may speed recovery from ankle instability surgery

NCT ID NCT06638138

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a synthetic mesh called Artelon FLEXBAND to standard ankle ligament surgery helps people with chronic ankle instability return to their normal activities sooner. Fifty-eight adults undergoing a modified Bröstrom procedure were randomly assigned to receive the mesh or surgery alone. Researchers tracked healing, safety, and function for up to two years after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Artelon FLEXBAND (a synthetic, degradable mesh used to reinforce ligament repair)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could help people with chronic ankle instability return to their normal activities faster after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include infection, delayed healing, or need for additional surgery.

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LATERAL ANKLE INSTABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

MORE Foundation

Phoenix, Arizona, 85023, United States
Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
OrthoCarolina Research Institute

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center

Worthington, Ohio, 43085, United States
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States
The Center for Advanced Orthopedics

Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
UT Health Houson

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States

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