The Nilsonne procedure involves what type of repair?

The Nilsonne procedure involves what type of repair?

• A. Ankle fusion
• B. Single ligament repair of lateral ankle ligaments
• C. Tendon transfer to reinforce ligaments
• D. Broström procedure

Answer: (B)

Nilsonne procedure is a single-ligament repair of the lateral ankle ligaments. In lateral ankle instability, treatment can range from fusing the ankle joint to reconstructing the ligaments with tendon grafts, to direct repairs of the ligaments themselves. The Nilsonne approach focuses on repairing one ligament within the lateral complex (typically the ATFL) rather than addressing multiple ligaments or using a tendon transfer. This differentiates it from procedures that require reconstruction or fusion, and aligns with the idea of a single-ligament repair.

Nilsonne procedure is a single-ligament repair of the lateral ankle ligaments. In lateral ankle instability, treatment can range from fusing the ankle joint to reconstructing the ligaments with tendon grafts, to direct repairs of the ligaments themselves. The Nilsonne approach focuses on repairing one ligament within the lateral complex (typically the ATFL) rather than addressing multiple ligaments or using a tendon transfer. This differentiates it from procedures that require reconstruction or fusion, and aligns with the idea of a single-ligament repair.