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Review
. 2015 Oct;34(4):643-77.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2015.06.009. Epub 2015 Aug 5.

Acute and Chronic Injuries to the Syndesmosis

Paul J Switaj  1 , Marco Mendoza  1 , Anish R Kadakia  2
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Review

Acute and Chronic Injuries to the Syndesmosis

Paul J Switaj et al. Clin Sports Med. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Syndesmotic injuries may occur as an isolated ligamentous disruption or with associated malleolar fractures. It is imperative these injuries be identified and managed properly to prevent any long-term dysfunction and morbidity. There are multiple surgical interventions that can be used for the treatment of acute and chronic syndesmotic injuries. Obtaining and maintaining an anatomic reduction is the key to long-term success when treating syndesmotic injuries.

Keywords: Chronic syndesmosis; Disruption; High ankle sprain; Syndesmosis; Syndesmotic; Tibiofibular.

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