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Regain agility and stability with the InternalBrace procedure.


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Are weak, unstable ankles and the fear of recurring sprains limiting your active
lifestyle? You’re not alone. But there is hope. The InternalBrace procedure is
helping people just like you get back on their feet and stand strong.




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RECURRING ANKLE SPRAINS?
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.



Weak, unstable ankles and recurring ankle sprains can create frustrating
limitations to activities and daily life. The InternalBrace procedure is helping
people with chronic ankle instability get back on their feet and back in action.
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Benefits of the InternalBrace procedure include:



Faster return to activity1,2



Reduced chance of another ankle sprain while you heal1,3



Appropriate for people who have already had ankle surgery




Performed in an outpatient setting through a small incision





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WHY DO I KEEP ROLLING MY ANKLE?

Repeated ankle sprains are both a symptom and a cause of a weak and unstable
ankle. Each time you twist or roll your ankle, the ligaments on the outside of
your ankle can stretch or tear, creating a perpetual cycle of recurring injuries
and ankle pain.




Chronic ankle instability occurs when the damaged ligaments fail to heal
properly. The loose ligaments cannot protect your ankle from rolling outwardly.
Symptoms of chronic ankle instability include:




Your ankle “gives way” when walking on uneven surfaces




Pain or tenderness in your ankle




Chronic ankle swelling




Feeling unstable or wobbly




Repetitive ankle sprains





ANKLE SPRAINS BY THE NUMBERS



Ankle sprains are incredibly common injuries that can be caused by trips and
falls, landing awkwardly after a jump, pivoting wrong, and other motions.




Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury with an estimated 2+ million
sprains occurring annually in the United States5



1 in 5 people who suffer an ankle sprain report having long-term ankle
problems6; the rate is even higher, 1 in 3, for athletic populations7



Up to 70% of people with an ankle sprain will suffer another sprain in the
future8,9






WHAT ARE MY TREATMENT OPTIONS?


Nonsurgical Treatments
Surgical Treatments

Your doctor may recommend conservative treatments to help relieve ankle pain
while you recover from a minor ankle sprain, or they may wait to see if it heals
on its own.

Treatments may include:



 * Rest, ice, compression, elevation (“RICE”)

 * Anti-inflammatory medicines

 * Physical therapy

 * Sports tape or ankle support braces

 * Hope it heals on its own



If you suffer from repetitive ankle sprains that continue to damage your ankle
ligaments, consult a foot and ankle specialist, as chronic ankle instability
cannot heal on its own.



In some cases, surgery may be necessary to tighten and repair the damaged
ligaments that support your ankle. The InternalBrace procedure is a simple
enhancement performed during the primary surgical repair that can help stabilize
your ankle while it heals.1,3
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In fact, studies show that patients who undergo the InternalBrace procedure
recover considerably faster than those without augmentation.1,2




WHAT SURGEONS SAY ABOUT THE INTERNALBRACE PROCEDURE



Surgeons who perform the InternalBrace procedure share how it has benefited
their patients.




"If conservative treatments have failed to provide a solution to your chronic
ankle pain and/or instability, it may be time to consider surgery."


Anand Vora, MD


Chicago, IL

"My InternalBrace procedure patients report experiencing less pain, and
significantly greater comfort and confidence, both during the immediate and
postoperative period and for years to come.”


Nicholas Gates, MD


Cincinnati, OH

"Results that I am seeing with the InternalBrace procedure are unparalleled. The
potential for immediate weightbearing makes the recovery so much easier for all
patients, not just the high-level athlete."


Troy S. Watson, MD



Las Vegas, NV



Physicians are paid researchers of Arthrex, Inc.

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INTERNALBRACE REPAIR: A SEAT BELT FOR THE ANKLE




Similar to how a seat belt acts in a car accident, surgical repair with
InternalBrace ligament augmentation secures your ligaments to the bone and helps
limit excess range of motion during the healing phase, which may reduce your
chances of experiencing another sprain while your ankle ligaments regain
strength.1,3


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PATIENT STORIES


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LEAH'S STORY



Athletic trainer and former gymnast who underwent two ankle reconstructions with
poor results prior to InternalBrace augmentation.


CAITLIN'S STORY



Former soccer player and outdoor/running enthusiast who underwent two ankle
surgeries before her InternalBrace augmentation.


MIKE'S STORY



Firefighter who suffered a complete tear of his lateral ankle ligament when he
stepped down from the truck onto a curb and rolled his ankle.


ESTEE'S STORY



Avid runner and skier who, after coping with ankle instability since high
school, is back to having fun with her family after her InternalBrace
augmentation.


BETHANY'S STORY



Ultrarunner and mountain biker who experienced multiple ankle sprains before
securing her repair with the InternalBrace procedure and getting back on the
trails.

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The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to augment the primary
repair/reconstruction by expanding the area of tissue approximation during the
healing period and is not intended as a replacement for the native ligament. The
InternalBrace technique is for use during soft tissue-to-bone fixation
procedures and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation. This is not medical
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