Status:

RECRUITING

Surgical Management of Lateral Ankle Instability: Modified Broström-Gould Versus Arthroscopic Allograft Reconstruction of the Anterior Talofibular and Calcaneofibular Ligaments.

Lead Sponsor:

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Collaborating Sponsors:

Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz

Conditions:

Ankle Sprain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Primary Objective: To clarify whether arthroscopic reconstruction with allograft provides tangible benefits over the modified open Broström-Gould technique, or if both are equivalent in efficacy and ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Mandatory criteria (all must be marked "yes" in a drop-down tab):
  • Age \>18 years
  • Subjective sensation of instability
  • Pathological anterior drawer and varus tilt compared to the contralateral side
  • Magnetic resonance imaging showing lesion of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)
  • Specific criteria (must meet at least one, but can meet several, multiple choice option):
  • BMI \>30
  • High athletic demand (regularly participates in pivoting sports)
  • Ligamentous hyperlaxity (Beighton score \>8)
  • First sprain more than 2 years ago
  • More than 5 sprains per year
  • Subfibular ossicle \>1 cm
  • MRI with ATFL showing high T2 signal
  • MRI showing disruption/absence of ATFL

Exclusion

  • History of previous ankle surgery
  • Tibiotalar osteoarthritis or presence of chondral lesions on magnetic resonance imaging
  • Active infections
  • Contraindications for surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Known allergy to bovine collagen
  • Autoimmune connective tissue disease
  • Active oncological process

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07200271

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

September 1 2028

Last Update

October 1 2025

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Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena

Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain, 28342