Long-term Clinical Outcomes After Syndesmosis Fixation With K-wires in Ankle Fractures With Syndesmotic Instability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syndesmotic instability is a significant concern in the management of unstable ankle fractures, occurring in approximately 10% to 13% of these cases. Early recognition and stabilization of syndesmotic injuries are essential to ensure optimal long-term outcomes. Several techniques are currently in use, often involving complex procedure and/or costly devices. Our study presents a syndesmosis fixation technique using K-wires that is both simple and cost-effective.

Methods

This is a retrospective single-center case series. Three hundred seventy-seven ankle fractures with intraoperative syndesmosis instability and subsequent syndesmosis fixation with a K-wire were treated between 2002 and 2012. Of the 377 patients, 51 died and we were able to obtain long-term questionn

SUBMITTER: Vieira Cardoso D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755497 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature