Syndesmosis Injury

Syndesmosis Injury

Isolated syndesmotic injuries, or high ankle sprains, are relatively common in the general population. However, the rate of injury is almost double when analyzing athletes who participate in high impact sports. In this chapter, we aim to provide a framework for clinicians to utilize when approaching...

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Published in:Operative techniques in sports medicine Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 150872
Main Authors: Hogan, MaCalus V., Boakye, Lorraine, James, Nia A., Brown, Cortez L., Yan, Alan A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Elsevier Inc 01-12-2021
Elsevier Limited
Subjects:
Ankle
Arthritis
Cartilage
Classification
Edema
Fractures
Injury
Instability
Joint and ligament injuries
Pain
Pathology
Patients
Range of motion
Sprain
Syndesmosis
Ankle
Sprain
Syndesmosis
Instability
Injury
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Summary:Isolated syndesmotic injuries, or high ankle sprains, are relatively common in the general population. However, the rate of injury is almost double when analyzing athletes who participate in high impact sports. In this chapter, we aim to provide a framework for clinicians to utilize when approaching the workup for a syndesmotic injury. We review topics of syndesmotic anatomy, pertinent history and physical examination findings, imaging, classification systems and various management techniques. Finally, we discuss the current outcomes data for both non-operative and operative management.
ISSN:1060-1872
1557-9794
DOI:10.1016/j.otsm.2021.150872