Clinical Outcomes of Screw Fixation for Ligamentous Injuries to the Ankle Syndesmosis in Athletes:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

MoniqueChambers¹ 

关键词: Jones Fracture;    Althetes;    Screw Fixation;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000126

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:SportsIntroduction/Purpose:Injuries to the ankle syndesmosis are commonly seen in the general population as well as in athletes [1]. Literature is mixed on the effectiveness of the two fixation techniques – rigid screw and suspensory fixation [2]. Specifically, data is lacking in an athletic population. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that in patients treated with rigid screw fixation, athletes will have a higher incidence of hardware-associated pain, screw breakage, and screw removal compared to non-athletes.Methods:This study was a retrospective review of a patients from eight orthopedic surgeons within the UPMC system. All patients underwent surgical stabilization of the ankle syndesmosis with a rigid screw. Exclusion criteria included age <15 years or >45 years, polytrauma, injury to the ankle articular surface, neurological impairment, chronic medical conditions, and other disabilities. Athlete status was assigned based on mention of participation in athletic activity at the high school level or ...

【 授权许可】

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