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Which ankle surgery gets athletes back in the game faster?

NCT ID NCT04726566

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

204 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients treated in rehabilitation at the European Sports Rehabilitation Center after anatomical surgery for chronic lateral ankle instability.

Ages

15 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 15 years; * Patient treated at the European Sports Rehabilitation Center after a first arthroscopic surgery on the external lateral ligament of the ankle for chronic instability by anatomical reconstruction: * With tendon graft; * By suture with biological reinforcement; * Non-opposition of the patient and his/her parents (if minor) to the collection of his/her personal data. Exclusion Criteria: \- Minor patient (age \<18 years) not accompanied by one of his/her parents or legal representative during the inclusion visit; * History of surgery on the same ankle; * Associated complex osteochondral or internal ligament damage, syndesmosis, fracture; * Non-anatomical reconstruction; * Inability of the patient to understand the study protocol; * Vulnerable person whose inclusion is not justified by the purposes of the research: pregnant woman, person undergoing psychiatric care, or adult person subject to legal protection.

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Chronic ankle instability

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • European sports rehabilitation center

    Capbreton, France

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