By Travis Langan, DPM, AACFAS, and Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS; and Ruth Moen, DPM, AACFAS, and Shane Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
As these authors assert, the open Broström-Gould procedure continues to be the gold standard for lateral ankle injuries, offering low complication rates and good visualization of the anterior talofibular ligament for a stronger repair.