Although most authors recommend either 3.5-mm or 4.5-mm cortical screws for syndesmosis
fixation, the optimum screw size has yet to be defined. The present study was designed to …

Background: A standard protocol for the management of syndesmosis injuries has yet to be
established. Debate persists regarding number of screws, screw diameter, number of …

The effect of shear stress on a fixated distal syndesmosis of the ankle was evaluated with a
servohydraulic materials–testing machine. Eighteen syndesmoses were fixated in a …

Background: Significant debate exists regarding optimal repair for unstable syndesmosis
injuries. Techniques range from screw fixation, suture-button fixation, or a combination of the …

Background: There is growing interest in suture-button devices for syndesmosis injury,
which are intended to offer less rigid fixation than screw fixation. Methods: The fixation …

Background: The treatment of ankle fractures with syndesmotic injuries associated with
disruption of the deltoid ligament complex is controversial. The purpose of this study was to …

Background: Great variability exists in methods of stabilization for syndesmotic disruptions of
the ankle. We hypothesized that syndesmotic screw fixation with 3.5-mm fully threaded …

Background: Grade 3 syndesmosis (high ankle) sprains of the ankle are frequently treated
using screws that fix the distal fibula to the tibia. We hypothesized that forces acting on the …

Background: Suture button fixation of syndesmotic injury is growing in popularity, as it has
been shown to provide adequate stability in a more cost-effective manner than screw fixation …

Background: Historically, syndesmosis injuries have been repaired with screw fixation;
however, some suggest that suture-button constructs may provide a more accurate anatomic …