Which ankle surgery gets athletes back in the game faster?
NCT ID NCT04726566
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study followed 204 people who had ankle surgery for chronic instability. Researchers compared two surgical techniques—tendon graft and suture with biological reinforcement—to see how many returned to their main sport at the same level 10 months later. The goal is to understand which approach works best for getting athletes back to activity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best surgical technique for chronic ankle instability to improve return-to-sport rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove one surgery is better. It only follows patients for 10 months, so long-term outcomes are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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European sports rehabilitation center
Capbreton, France
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