Management of High Ankle Sprains Utilizing the Tightrope Surgical Procedure - A Novel Approach for a Rapid Return to Play

Overview

Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther

Specialty Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2024 May 6

PMID 38707856

Authors

Michael L Voight

Connor Norman

Kevin E Wilk

Matthew Lucas

Chris Wolfe

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Abstract

Level Of Evidence: V.

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