Ankle injuries are commonly seen by orthopaedic surgeons for definitive treatment.
Approximately 5% to 10% of all ankle sprains1, 2 and 23% of all ankle fractures3 involve …

Introduction Injuries to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis are frequent and continue to
generate controversy. Methods The majority of purely ligamentous injuries (“high ankle …

Background The accuracy and maintenance of syndesmosis reduction are essential when
treating ankle fractures with accompanying syndesmosis injuries. The primary aim of this …

Background: This study compared clinical and radiographic results between patients who
underwent stabilization of an acutely injured syndesmosis with a suture button (SB) and …

Background: Acute unstable syndesmotic ankle injuries are treated primarily by reduction
and stabilization with a syndesmotic screw. Examination with fluoroscopy or standard …

Introduction The presence of a posterior malleolar (PM) fragment has a negative prognostic
impact in ankle fractures. The best treatment is still subject to debate. The aim of this study …

Background: Operative treatment is indicated for unstable syndesmosis injuries, and
approximately 20% of all ankle fractures require operative fixation for syndesmosis injuries …

Background Syndesmotic injures are common and weight bearing imaging studies are often
advocated to assess disruption. Although studies have examined the anatomical …

Background: Injury to the tibiofibular syndesmosis is frequent with rotational ankle injuries.
Multiple studies have shown a high rate of syndesmotic malreduction with the placement of …

Abstract Treatment of athletes with ligamentous injuries of the tibiofibular syndesmosis can
be problematic. The paucity of historic data on this topic has resulted in a lack of clear …