Evaluation of Proprioception in Patients Treated With Surgical External Ankle Ligament Recontruction for Traumatic Ankle Instability

Evaluation of Proprioception in Patients Treated With Surgical External Ankle Ligament Recontruction for Traumatic Ankle Instability

The objective of the study is to evaluate post-operatively the postural control through the Delos system with the Riva method of patients already treated surgically of external capsulo-ligament reconstruction due to ankle instability.

The patients will then be divided into two control groups: one group will undergo reconditioning through the Delos system and one group will undergo standard rehabilitation treatment.

Primary outcome: improvement of joint stability and postoperative proprioception after reconditioning with the Delos system.

Secondary outcomes: improvement of performance indicators and reduction of disability and satisfaction and assessment of long-term ankle stability after reconditioning with Delos system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients already undergoing surgery and with at least 4 months of follow-up;
• patients of both sexes aged between 18-40 years;
• patients who have given their informed written consent to participate in the study;
• patients who have given the willingness to reach the Hospital to carry out the checks.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with BMI> 30 kg / m2;
• patients with rheumatoid arthritis;
• patients with chronic inflammatory joint diseases;
• patients with pre-existing deambulation kinematics abnormalities (amputations, neuro- muscular diseases, polio, hip dysplasias);
• patients with Severe arthrosis of the ankle (Kellgren-Lawrence> 3);
• patients with Severe knee arthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence> 3);
• patients with severe postural instability;
• patients with cognitive impairments;
• patients with concomitant neurological diseases.