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 …

Syndesmosis injuries occur when there is a disruption of the distal attachment of the tibia
and fibula. These injuries occur commonly (up to 18% of ankle sprains), and the incidence …

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 …

Background: Rotational ankle fractures often have unstable syndesmotic injuries that require
reduction and stabilization. Multiple studies have focused on methods to assess …

Background: Syndesmosis sprains can contribute to chronic pain and instability, which are
often indications for surgical intervention. The literature lacks sufficient objective data …

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

A stable and precise articulation of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis maintains the
tibiofibular relationship, and it is essential for normal motion of the ankle joint. The disruption …

Background: The accuracy of reduction of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis disruptions has
been associated with the clinical outcome. Suture-button fixation of the syndesmosis is a …

Aims Malreduction of the syndesmosis has been reported in up to 52% of patients after
fixation of ankle fractures. Multiple radiological parameters are used to define malreduction; …