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  • Title: [Advances of screw internal fixation for the treatment of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries].
    Author: Song YZ, Sun TS.
    Journal: Zhongguo Gu Shang; 2009 Dec; 22(12):956-8. PubMed ID: 20112593.
    Abstract:
    The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis is important for ankle mortise stability, weight transmission and walking. Incorrect treatment is correlate with chronicd ankle instability, long-term pain and the development of osteoarthritis. Some controversy still exists regarding the evaluation and treatment of syndesmotic injuries with screws. The goal of this review was to collect evidence on the technical aspects for the treatment of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries with screw and to formulate some recommendations for clinical practices.
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