Syndesmotic screw fixation in tibiofibular diastasis
Conclusion: In ankle fractures, if diastasis of distal tibiofibular joint is present, syndesmosis should be fixed for both Weber Type B and C fractures. The most important predictor of good clinical outcome is accurate reduction of the syndesmosis.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: S Sipahioglu S Zehir UE Isikan Source Type: research