A syndesmosis is defined as a fibrous joint in which two adjacent bones are linked by a
strong membrane or ligaments. This definition also applies for the distal tibiofibular …

Purpose Recently, a new suture-button fixation device has emerged for the treatment of
acute distal tibiofibular syndesmotic injuries and its use is rapidly increasing. The current …

Background The accuracy and maintenance of syndesmosis reduction are essential when
treating ankle fractures with accompanying syndesmosis injuries. The primary aim of this …

Purpose Injury to the syndesmosis and deltoid ligament is less common than lateral
ligament trauma but can lead to significant time away from sport and prolonged …

Background: Biomechanical data and contributions to ankle joint stability have been
previously reported for the individual distal tibiofibular ligaments. These results have not yet …

The tibiofibular syndesmosis is a fibrous joint essential for ankle stability, whence the
classical comparison with a mortise. Syndesmosis lesions are quite frequent in ankle …

Twenty percent of ankle fractures present with concomitant syndesmosis injury which results
in poor clinical outcomes. Surgical stabilization of the syndesmosis can be achieved with …

Syndesmotic diastasis can occur as an isolated injury or with concomitant fractures. A review
of 37 patients with 64 TightRopes® for syndesmotic repair was performed, with a mean …

PURPOSE: To retrospectively review the results at a minimum of 2 years of suture-button
plasty with partial or full trapeziectomy and suture-button suspensionplasty. METHODS: We …

Background: Suture-button constructs are an alternative to screw fixation for syndesmotic
injuries, and proponents advocate that suture-button constructs may allow physiological …