Isolated anterior talofibular ligament Broström repair for chronic lateral ankle instability: 9-year follow-up.

Background: Lateral ankle sprains may result in pain and disability in the short term, decreased sport activity and early retirement from sports in the mid term, and secondary injuries and development of early osteoarthritis to the ankle in the long term.

Hypothesis: This combined approach to chronic lateral instability and intra-articular lesions of the ankle is safe and in the long term maintains mechanical stability, functional ability, and a good level of sport activity.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Cardiovascular disease risk factors in adolescent British South Asians and whites: a pilot study.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated mortality are more common in British South Asians than in the British white population. Most of the aspects of the cardiovascular risk profile are modifiable, and are thought to be established in childhood. However, the role of genetics and ethnicity has not been fully elucidated.

Diagnosis and management of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) in the United Kingdom.

Objective: To investigate current practice in the diagnosis and management of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of the lower leg among orthopedic surgeons in the United Kingdom.

Design: Questionnaire survey.

Setting: Secondary care (NHS and private).