Late Treatment of Syndesmotic Injuries

Foot Ankle Clin. 2017 Mar;22(1):65-75. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2016.09.005. Epub 2016 Dec 21.

Abstract

Normal syndesmosis anatomy and alignment are essential to ankle function. Although injuries to the syndesmosis are common with ankle injuries, accurate diagnosis and reduction continue to be a challenge. Late reconstruction for syndesmosis is reviewed. A surgical technique for late reconstruction is outlined in detail.

Keywords: Ankle; Fibula; Late fixation; Malunion; Syndesmosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Injuries / complications
  • Ankle Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Injuries / surgery*
  • Ankle Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Joint / surgery*
  • Bone Malalignment / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Malalignment / etiology
  • Bone Malalignment / surgery*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Time Factors