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Does the Level of Syndesmotic Screw Insertion Affect Clinical Outcome after Ankle Fractures with Syndesmotic Instability?

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Ankle fractures are often combined with syndesmotic instability, requiring reduction and stabilization. However, the optimal level for syndesmotic screw positioning remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the effect of… Click to show full abstract

Ankle fractures are often combined with syndesmotic instability, requiring reduction and stabilization. However, the optimal level for syndesmotic screw positioning remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the effect of different syndesmotic screw insertion levels on postoperative clinical outcomes and determine whether an optimal level exists.

Keywords: syndesmotic instability; level syndesmotic; level; syndesmotic screw; ankle fractures; screw insertion

Journal Title: Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2022

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