title: Fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis: a systematic review protocol.
abstract: The objective of this review is to compare the effectiveness of three fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis - metal screw fixation, bioabsorbable screw fixation and suture button fixation.The reviewers seek to critically evaluate the available evidence to provide an evidence-based appraisal of the comparative safety and efficacy of the treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: 1Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Tom Jan
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Gieroba
authors.forename: Zachary
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Munn
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Cundy
authors.forename: Nathan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Eardley-Harris
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D000078202:Systematic Reviews as Topic