title: Acute and Chronic Injuries to the Syndesmosis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North Saint Clair, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Switaj
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North Saint Clair, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mendoza
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 259 East Erie, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: kadak259@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Anish R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kadakia
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology
keywords: Chronic syndesmosis; Disruption; High ankle sprain; Syndesmosis; Syndesmotic; Tibiofibular