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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-05-2017 | General Review • ANKLE - FRACTURES

Management of acute injuries of the tibiofibular syndesmosis

Authors: Nicholas M. Fort, Amiethab A. Aiyer, Jonathan R. Kaplan, Niall A. Smyth, Anish R. Kadakia

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

The syndesmosis is important for ankle stability and load transmission and is commonly injured in association with ankle sprains and fractures. Syndesmotic disruption is associated with between 5 and 10% of ankle sprains and 11–20% of operative ankle fractures. Failure to recognize and appropriately treat syndesmotic disruption can portend poor functional outcomes for patients; therefore, early recognition and appropriate treatment are critical. Syndesmotic injuries are difficult to diagnose, and even when identified and treated, a slightly malreduced syndesmosis can lead to joint destruction and poor functional outcomes. This review will discuss the relevant anatomy, biomechanics, mechanism of injury, clinical evaluation, and treatment of acute injuries to the ankle syndesmosis.

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Title: Management of acute injuries of the tibiofibular syndesmosis
Authors: Nicholas M. Fort
Amiethab A. Aiyer
Jonathan R. Kaplan
Niall A. Smyth
Anish R. Kadakia
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-017-1956-2

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