Late Treatment of Syndesmotic Injuries.
Normal syndesmosis anatomy and alignment are essential to ankle function. Although injuries to the syndesmosis are common with ankle injuries, accurate diagnosis and reduction continue to be a challenge. Late reconstruction for syndesmosis is reviewed. A surgical technique for late reconstruction is outlined in detail.
Orthopedic Surgery, Sparrow Hospital, Michigan Orthopedic Center, 2815 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 204, Lansing, MI 48910, USA. Electronic address: Foot.trauma@gmail.com.
Michael P
MP
Swords
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Downtown Orthopedic Associates, AO Foot and Ankle Expert Group, Weill Cornell Medical College, 170 William Street, New York, NY 10038, USA.
Andrew
A
Sands
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence, 2446 Research Pkwy, #200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA.
John R
JR
Shank
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors
Ankle; Fibula; Late fixation; Malunion; Syndesmosis