The calcaneofibular ligament plays a key role in lateral stabilisation of the subtalar joint. Therefore, ligaments of the subtalar joint should be included in surgical repair.

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The PRT and the postural stability correlate with age and BMI, whereas the position sense test of the ankle does not. Furthermore, the PRT in right legs is always faster. This should be noted when functional ankle stability is evaluated in patients.

Professional soccer players have shown more frequent ankle sprains, limited ROM, and delayed PRT of the right leg which reflects the higher risk of functional ankle instability due to intensified work-related use of feet. Therefore, proprioceptive exercises of the ankle in daily training programs are recommended in order to minimize the risk of ankle injuries and improve functional ankle stability.

Scaphoid vascularisation was investigated using macroscopic and microscopic techniques in 12 uninjured, formalin fixed cadaver hands. A good blood supply of the scaphoid bone from palmar, dorsal and radial vessel groups with a variety of anastomoses was found which should provide sufficient collateral blood flow from adjacent regions in some patients. Since blood supply is available from the palmar circulation, a dorsal approach to the scaphoid bone is possible.