This superbly illustrated, up-to-date reference textbook covers all aspects of ankle instability and its management. Readers will find extensive information on biomechanics, injury prevention, current strategies for conservative treatment, and established and emerging surgical techniques. 

The most recent procedures, particularly those which are minimally invasive and arthroscopically assisted, are described and discussed in depth. Detailed attention is also devoted to controversies such as the indications and timing for conservative or surgical treatment, the current and future roles of arthroscopy, the definition of "anatomic" repair, and the upcoming concept of "anatomic reconstruction" (replication of anatomy by using a graft). 

The book is published in cooperation with ESSKA, and the chapter authors include clinicians and scientists working in the field of foot and ankle orthopaedics and sports medicine from across the world. All who are involved in the care of patients suffering from ankle instability, including amateur and high-level athletes, will find Lateral Ankle Instability to be an excellent source of knowledge and a valuable aid to clinical practice. 

Part I. Introduction

Anatomy of the Ankle ligaments
Anatomic perspective on the role of inferior extensor retinaculum in lateral ankle ligament reconstruction
Biomechanics of the Ankle
History and Clinical Examination of Lateral Ankle Instability
Diagnostic Imaging
Microinstability of the ankle
Assessment of subtalar instability
Combined medial pathology in patients with lateral chronic ankle instability - Rotational instability of the ankle?
Part II
Non-operative approach
Prevention Strategies and Prehab For lateral Ankle Instability
Current Concepts in Ankle Sprain Treatment
Level of evidence for nonoperative treatment on Chronic ankle instability
Part III
Surgical Treatment
Surgical treatment for acute ankle sprain - "state of the art
Current published evidence to support open surgical treatment of chronic ankle instability
Anatomic open Repair procedures: Description of the Broström-Gould technique
Reinforcement of the Broström Technique: When and how to do it?
Collateral lateral ligament repair: anatomic ligaments reinsertion with augmentation using an extensor retinaculum flap
Anatomical reconstruction: Open procedure to percutaneous procedure (P-AntiRoLL)
Lateral Ankle Instability: An International Approach by the Ankle Instability Group
Anatomic open Repair procedures: Periosteal flap
Ankle Ligament Injuries Long-term Outcomes After Stabilising Surgery
Level of evidence for mini-invasive treatment of chronic ankle instability
Arthroscopic Capsular shrinkage
Arthroscopic Assisted Repair of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
Arthroscopic ATFL repair with percutaneous Gould augmentation
The Arthroscopic all inside knotless option
Arthroscopic all inside ATFL repair
All Inside Brostrom - Gould Technique
Anatomical reflections when considering tunnel placement for ankle ligament reconstruction
ATFL anatomical reconstruction
Arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments
Arthroscopic AntiRoLL technique
The plantaris tendon option for anatomical reconstruction
Rehabilitation after acute lateral ankle ligament injury and after surgery
Goal-based protocol for rehabilitation
Rehabilitation options for chronic ankle instability: what is new?
Part IV
Further implications of ankle instability
Lower Extremity Alignment and Ankle Instability
Ankle instability and gastrocnemius tightness
Concurrent Pathology and Ankle instability
Non-Biological Adjuncts for Ankle Stabilization
Unique Perspective of care of the elite athlete
Assessing outcomes for Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability
Consensus and Algorithm in the approach to patients with chronic lateral ankle instability.