Comparison of Suture Anchor Repair and Suture Tape Augmentation for Reconstruction of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament: A Biomechanical Study

Currently, there are various surgical options for the treatment of lateral ankle sprains, and deciding which surgical option to use is a question worth considering. Furthermore, there is a relative scarcity of mechanical research comparing suture anchor repair (SAR) and suture tape augmentation (STA) internal brace for the repair of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). Therefore, this study aimed to compare the efficacy of arthroscopically all-inside ATFL SAR and STA for reconstruction to treat lateral ankle sprains through biomechanical testing.