Patient Stories

Hear From Ankle Sprain Patients

Real patients with chronic ankle sprains and instability describe how they got better faster1,2 and felt stronger with the help of their foot and ankle surgeon and the InternalBrace procedure.

Kobe's Story

Syndesmosis TightRope‍ Repair

InternalBrace Procedure

When Clemson running back Kobe Pace suffered a mid-season ankle injury, innovative surgical techniques from Arthrex helped him recover quickly and return to the field stronger than ever.

Meagan's Story

Syndesmosis TightRope‍ Repair

InternalBrace Procedure

College soccer player Meagan Brown overcame chronic ankle instability through innovative surgical techniques and returned to the field stronger and pain-free for her final season.

Riley’s Story

Syndesmosis TightRope‍ Repair

After a high ankle sprain sidelined quarterback Riley Leonard during his college career, he made a full recovery with help from the Arthrex TightRope XP implant system.

Sammy and Sam's Story

TightRope‍ Repair

InternalBrace Procedure

Two Clemson Football Players Back to Full Strength After Suffering the Same Injury, Thanks to Arthrex Innovation

Leah's Story

InternalBrace Procedure

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

Caitlin's Story

InternalBrace Procedure

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

Mike's Story

InternalBrace Procedure

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

InternalBrace Procedure

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

InternalBrace Procedure

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

These real patients were compensated for the time they took to share their personal experience.

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