[Surgical management of acute lateral ligament rupture of the upper ankle joint].

In a retrospective study carried out at the Department of Traumatology of the Hospital of Böblingen 169 patients with recent ruptures of the fibular ligament operated on from 1.1.1991 to 31.12.1992 were asked for a clinical examination with stress radiography. 110 patients underwent this follow-up examination, 7 sent back the questionnaire. 99% of the patients were content with the results of the operation. Most patients see the advantage of a short period in a cast and afterwards tape therapy.