Comparison of Open Syndesmotic Repair and Trans-syndesmotic Screw Fixation: A Biomechanical Study
Category: Trauma; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: We hypothesized that open syndesmotic repair for ankle syndesmotic injury would provide adequate strength. The purpose of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of open syndesmotic repair with those of screw fixation. Methods: Ten matched...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-10-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011420S00321 |