Knowledge Cluster · Sports & Instability
Ankle Instability & Sports Injury Cluster
Recurrent ankle sprain, ligament tears, arthroscopy and Internal Brace.
Repeated ankle sprains are the #1 cause of chronic ankle instability, cartilage damage (OCD talus) and peroneal tendon problems. This cluster explains the connected pathology and modern minimally invasive repairs including the InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation.
AI search — what patients ask
Why. When. Can. How long. Surgery?
- Why does my ankle keep giving way after a sprain years ago?
- When does an ankle sprain need surgery?
- Can I return to sport after Internal Brace ligament repair?
- How long is recovery after ankle arthroscopy?
- Will my ankle develop arthritis if I ignore repeated sprains?
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Sports
Repeated Ankle Sprain
Twisted ankle, ligament tear & recurrent instability
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ATFL Tear
Anterior talofibular ligament — most commonly torn ligament.
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CFL Tear
Calcaneofibular ligament — torn in higher-grade sprains.
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InternalBrace™ Repair
Suture-tape augmentation of the repaired ligament.
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Ankle Arthroscopy
Key-hole surgery for cartilage, impingement, ligament pathology.
Sports
Sports Injuries
Return-to-sport care for athletes at every level
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Peroneal Tendon Tear
Common in chronic instability — often missed on X-ray.
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OCD Talus
Cartilage lesion of the talar dome — a late consequence of untreated instability.
Centre of Excellence
Explore centre Chronic Ankle Instability & Internal Brace Reconstruction Centre
Repeated ankle sprains, giving-way ankle & InternalBrace™ reconstruction