Table 1.

Clinical rating scale for postoperative ankle function

Rating	Description
Excellent	Full range of motion equal to the contralateral ankle without pain. Un-restricted work or sports activity
Good	Functional range of motion and stable ankle. Able to return to the previous level with minimal pain with work or sport activity
Fair	Functional range of motion, good stability, moderate level of pain, and/or stiffness with activities of daily living and sports activity
Poor	Persistent instability or pain, the same or worse than before surgery