Ankle surgery success: most athletes return to sport in 10 months

NCT ID NCT04726566

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study followed 204 people who had ankle surgery for chronic instability to see how many returned to their sport at the same level as before injury. Researchers compared two surgical techniques: repair with suture or reconstruction using a tendon graft. The goal was to understand which approach helps patients get back to sports faster and more successfully.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • European sports rehabilitation center

    Capbreton, France

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