title: Ruptures of the ligaments about the tibio-fibular syndesmosis.
abstract: The clinical picture of ruptures of the ligaments about the tibio-fibular syndesmosis are presented. The diagnosis should be based on the history and clinical examination. Arthrography of the ankle confirms the diagnosis. We describe a surgical method of stabilizing this affected joint, wherein local bone is used to arthrodese the tibio-fibular joint.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery