TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Syndesmosis injuries
JO  - Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
A1  - Hunt, Kenneth J.
SP  - 304
EP  - 312
VL  - 6
IS  - 4
N2  - Traumatic injuries to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis commonly result from high-energy ankle injuries. They can occur as isolated ligamentous injuries and can be associated with ankle fractures. Syndesmotic injuries can create a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for musculoskeletal physicians. Recent literature has added considerably to the body of knowledge pertaining to injury mechanics and treatment outcomes, but there remain a number of controversies regarding diagnostic tests, implants, techniques, and postoperative protocols. Use of the novel suture button device has increased in recent years and shows some promise in clinical and cadaveric studies. This article contains a review of syndesmosis injuries, including anatomy and biomechanics, diagnosis, classification, and treatment options.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1935-973X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12178-013-9184-9
ID  - ref1
ER  -