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Ankle fractures are among the most common surgically treated fractures. The incidence of syndesmotic injury in ankle fractures is 13%-20%. The goal of syndesmotic fixation is a stable, symmetric ankle… Click to show full abstract
Ankle fractures are among the most common surgically treated fractures. The incidence of syndesmotic injury in ankle fractures is 13%-20%. The goal of syndesmotic fixation is a stable, symmetric ankle joint. Missing or poorly reducing a syndesmotic injury can result in diminished function and tibiotalar arthritis. Recently, a suture button-type device has been used instead of the traditional trans-syndesmotic screw-type fixation. This case-based video demonstrates a technique for using suture button-type devices to repair syndesmotic ankle injuries and presents the data regarding the outcomes of this novel technique.
Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Year Published: 2019
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