Chronic lateral ankle instability is commonly treated with a Broström-type repair, which reattaches and tightens the lateral ligaments, often with suture anchors. The repair can be reinforced with tape.
- FIBERKNOT: small all-suture anchors (1.5 to 2.9 mm).
- MINI-VIM PK, knotted: a 3.0 mm PEEK anchor, double loaded with suture and tape.
- BioFiber Tape and BioFiber: high-strength tape and suture, including tape for bracing the ligaments.
Also known as: Broström repair, Ankle instability repair, ATFL repair, Ankle stabilisation
Products for lateral ankle ligament repair
BioFiber
Braided, non-absorbable UHMWPE surgical suture for foot and ankle soft-tissue repair, supplied preloaded in many Biotek suture anchors.
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BioFiber Tape
Ultra-high strength polyethylene tape for foot and ankle soft-tissue repair, including Achilles bridge constructs and ligament bracing.
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FIBERKNOT® All-Suture Anchors
All-suture UHMWPE anchors in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.9 mm for soft-tissue fixation in the shoulder, hip, elbow, hand, wrist, foot and ankle.
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MINI-VIM PK® PEEK Suture Anchors
Non-absorbable PEEK suture anchors, knotted and knotless, from 2.8 to 3.5 mm for shoulder, hip, elbow, foot and ankle soft-tissue repair.
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Which products does Lavender Medical supply for lateral ankle ligament repair?
BioFiber, BioFiber Tape, FIBERKNOT® All-Suture Anchors and MINI-VIM PK® PEEK Suture Anchors. Each has its own page with the surgical technique and brochure where available. Call us or use the enquiry button for product information, a demonstration or a kit for a case.
