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  • Title: [Diagnosis, therapy and results of acute instability of the syndesmosis of the upper ankle joint (isolated anterior rupture of the syndesmosis)].
    Author: Frick H.
    Journal: Orthopade; 1986 Nov; 15(6):423-6. PubMed ID: 3808703.
    Abstract:
    Instability of the syndesmosis of the ankle is defined as a rupture of the anterior tibiofibular ligament and the interosseus membrane. We discuss two different ways in which the injury can occur: the external rotation mechanism and the supination mechanism. Clinical findings allowing a definite diagnosis are always present. These can be confirmed by arthrography of the ankle. A total of 92 patients have been operatively treated by suture of the ligament and reinforcement of the syndesmosis by a positioning screw.
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