Late results of surgical repair in recent ruptures of the lateral ligament of the ankle.

Between 1979 and 1994, 75 patients underwent primary repair of a Grade III rupture of the lateral ligament of the ankle. The operation was indicated after the demonstration of ankle instability on stress X-rays by anterior displacement of the talus by more than 8 mm or/and a talar tilt of more than 10 degrees. The patients were either young or engaged in sports activities or physically demanding jobs.

The modified Bosworth technique for the treatment of acute traumatic Achilles tendon rupture.

Between 1983 and 1994, 15 patients (range 18 to 62 years) with acute traumatic Achilles tendon rupture, were treated surgically in our Department. We employed a modified Bosworth technique. The modifications were the use of a shorter strip of tendon and more secure fixation of the proximal and distal stump, than the original Bosworth technique.