Acute ankle syndesmosis injury in athletes

Bloemers, Frank W.; Bakker, Fred C.

Affiliations

¹Department of Trauma Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Abstract and keywords

An overview is given on acute injury of the syndesmosis in athletes. This paper outlines the anatomy, physical examination, diagnostic possibilities, trauma mechanism and methods of treatment. Widening of the tibiofibular space requires temporally tibiofibular tapped screw fixation. The 3.5 or 4.5 mm and tri- or four cortical placement are discussed.

Keywords: Ankle; Syndesmosis; Athletes

Links

DOI: 10.1007/s00068-006-1001-3

History

Received: 2006-07-10

Accepted: 2006-07-20

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