A syndesmosis is defined as a fibrous joint in which two adjacent bones are linked by a
strong membrane or ligaments. This definition also applies for the distal tibiofibular …

Background: Controversy exists regarding the use of titanium and stainless steel implants in
fracture surgery. To our knowledge, no recent, comprehensive review on this topic has been …

Syndesmotic injuries are common in ankle fractures. Traditional syndesmosis fixation may
be associated with a secondary procedure. When the posterior malleolus is fractured, the …

Objective: Screw fixation of the injured syndesmosis restores stability but may reduce
motion. The purpose of this study is to determine whether functional outcomes and …

The management of injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis remains controversial in the
treatment of ankle fractures. Operative fixation usually involves the insertion of a metallic …

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 …

Purpose Injury to the syndesmosis and deltoid ligament is less common than lateral
ligament trauma but can lead to significant time away from sport and prolonged …

The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcome of patients
with intact, broken and removed syndesmosis screws after Weber B or C ankle fracture with …

Introduction Syndesmotic positioning screws are frequently placed in unstable ankle
fractures. Many facets of adequate placement techniques have been the subject of various …