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01-09-2018 | Original Paper

A novel method of using elastic bionic fixation device for distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury

Authors: Lin Wang, Yingze Zhang, Zhaohui Song, Hengrui Chang, Ye Tian, Fei Zhang

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 9/2018

Abstract

Purpose

To describe and evaluate the novel method of using elastic bionic fixation device in treating the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (DTS) injury.

Methods

From June 2013 to January 2014, 17 subjects with ankle fractures combined with DTS separation were treated by the elastic bionic fixation device. The syndesmotic parameters, healing, functional scores, and possible complications were recorded.

Results

All patients had a mean follow-up of 23.35 ± 4.39 months (range, 15–28 months). Syndesmotic parameters returned to normal after surgery and remained normal throughout the follow-up period. X-ray examinations at 12 months follow-up showed no cable breakage of the elastic bionic fixation device or instrument invalidation compared to that of immediate post-operative X-ray films. Besides, no signs of articular degeneration and arthritis were observed. Furthermore, change in bone density near the fibular fixing button or tibial screw nut was also not detected. Primary wound healing was observed in 16 patients, while the remaining one showed redness and swelling of lateral ankle incision and got wound healing after seven to ten days of antibiotic therapy and local radio frequency physiotherapy. All obtained excellent and good outcomes according to the AOFAS score at 12 months after surgery.

Conclusions

The use of elastic bionic fixation device appears to be a promising option in treating DTS injury because it can provide stable and reliable elastic fixation, good functional recovery, and relatively fewer complications.

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Title: A novel method of using elastic bionic fixation device for distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury
Authors: Lin Wang
Yingze Zhang
Zhaohui Song
Hengrui Chang
Ye Tian
Fei Zhang
Publication date: 01-09-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 9/2018
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-018-3869-z

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A novel method of using elastic bionic fixation device for distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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