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Review
. 2007 Nov-Dec;46(6):456-63.
doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2007.08.009.

Which ankle fractures require syndesmotic stabilization?

Michel P J van den Bekerom  1 , Bas Lamme, Mike Hogervorst, Hugo W Bolhuis
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Review

Which ankle fractures require syndesmotic stabilization?

Michel P J van den Bekerom et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2007 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Syndesmotic ruptures associated with ankle fractures are most commonly caused by external rotation of the foot, eversion of the talus within the ankle mortise, and excessive dorsiflexion. The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis consists of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, and interosseous ligament, and it is essential for stability of the ankle mortise. Despite the numerous biomechanical and clinical studies pertaining to ankle fractures, there are no uniform recommendations regarding the use of the syndesmotic screw for specific injury patterns and fracture types. The objective of this review was to formulate recommendations for clinical practice related to the use of syndesmotic screw placement.

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