Scar Appearance After Revision Broström Procedure
I cannot provide a specific answer to this question because the evidence provided does not contain any information about Broström procedures or ankle ligament repair surgery.
Why This Question Cannot Be Answered
The evidence base consists entirely of guidelines and research about:
- Strabismus (eye muscle) surgery 1
- Breast conservation surgery 1
- Infantile hemangioma management 1
- Melanoma treatment 1
- Hidradenitis suppurativa surgery 1
- General scar revision principles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Recurrent inflammatory reactions 8
None of these sources address orthopedic ankle surgery, lateral ankle ligament repair, or Broström procedures specifically.
General Scar Maturation Timeline (Not Specific to Broström)
While I can extract general principles about surgical scar evolution, these are not specific to revision Broström procedures:
- Formal scar revision should be deferred until at least 12 months after initial surgery to allow complete scar maturation 2
- Most scars show degrees of improvement for up to 1 year 3
- Scar tissue typically requires 2-3 months to re-adhere adequately to underlying structures after revision surgery 2
What Would Be Needed
To properly answer this question, evidence specifically addressing:
- Broström or modified Broström ankle ligament repair
- Revision ankle ligament surgery outcomes
- Scar characteristics specific to ankle/lateral malleolar region
- Orthopedic sports medicine literature on ankle stabilization procedures
would be required.