Deltoid Instability
The deltoid ligament is primary responsible for stabilizing the medial side of the ankle joint. It is fairly complex ligament consisting of both superficial and deep fibers. Injuries to the deltoid ligament can occur in multiple settings including simultaneous lateral ankle sprains, ankle fractures or posterior tibial tendon deformities. Chronic injuries to the deltoid ligament can lead to laxity of the medial side of the ankle or ankle valgus. Typically, these chronic injuries require surgical intervention.
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Videos - Surgical Technique (3)
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- Ref. #: VID1-00713-EN
- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 03/21/2016
- Presenter: Norman E. Waldrop III, MD
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- Ref. #: VID2-00603-EN
- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 04/06/2016
- Presenter: Thomas Bauer, MD
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- Ref. #: VID1-00242-EN
- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 08/26/2014
- Presenter: George Lian, MD
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Animations - Surgical Technique (2)
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- Ref. #: AN1-00134-EN
- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 11/05/2015
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- Ref. #: AN2-00158-EN
- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 09/10/2015
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Surgical Technique Guides (2)
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- Language: English
- Revision Date: 06/10/2016
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- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 01/28/2016
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Brochures (2)
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- Language: English
- Revision Date: 12/04/2019
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Product and Technique Highlights (3)
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- Ref. #: FL2-00042-EN
- Version: C
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 10/11/2017
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- File Type:
- Ref. #: LS2-0418-EN
- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 12/19/2014
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- Version: B
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 02/24/2015
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Animations - Patient Education (1)
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- Version: A
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 05/06/2019
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Presentation Slides (1)
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- Version: I
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 12/20/2019
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Reference Charts (1)
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- Ref. #: LR1-0407-EN
- Version: B
- Language: English
- Revision Date: 09/20/2018
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