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Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 5/2007

01-07-2007 | Trauma Surgery

Isolated anterior syndesmosis diastasis without fracture

Authors: K. B. Chan, T. H. Lui

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 5/2007

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Abstract

Pure syndesmosis disruption at ankle without fracture of the fibula was rare. We reported a young man who had persistent left ankle pain and swelling 4 weeks after road traffic accident. X-rays did not reveal any fracture along whole fibula. Computed tomography showed anteriorly displaced fibula at syndesmosis level. Arthroscopic reduction and syndesmosis screw fixation followed by ligament reconstruction was done. Finally, he enjoyed pain-free range of motion of his ankle.
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Metadata
Title
Isolated anterior syndesmosis diastasis without fracture
Authors
K. B. Chan
T. H. Lui
Publication date
01-07-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 5/2007
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0296-9

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