Publications by authors named "Christopher T Ling"

Background: The ligamentous and osseous structures of the elbow joint are the major contributors to its inherent stability and damage to any of these structures can result in elbow instability. The aim of this study is to present objective and subjective outcomes following ligament repairs and/or reconstructions for acute elbow instability and chronic elbow instability.

Methods: This study included patients who underwent an elbow ligament repair and/or reconstruction for acute or chronic elbow instability.

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Posterior ankle impingement syndrome is common in sporting populations and encompasses a range of disorders that cause posterior ankle pain during maximal forced plantarflexion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short- and medium- to long-term outcomes of 2-portal endoscopic surgery for osseous lesions causing posterior ankle impingement syndrome. This was a retrospective case series analysis of all patients who underwent 2-portal endoscopic surgery at a single institution between 2005 and 2016.

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