Foot & ankle international
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Syndesmotic fixation in supination-external rotation ankle fractures: a prospective randomized study.
This study was designed to assess whether transfixion of an unstable syndesmosis is necessary in supination-external rotation (Lauge-Hansen SE/Weber B)-type ankle fractures. ⋯ Relevant syndesmotic injuries are rare in supination-external rotation ankle fractures, and syndesmotic transfixion with a screw did not influence the functional outcome or pain after the 1-year followup compared with no fixation.
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Intrasheath subluxation of the peroneal tendons does not have an injury of the proximal retinaculum. The aim of this study was to describe the tendoscopic technique and preliminary results. ⋯ Tendoscopic treatment of these pathologies led to improved function in a less aggressive manner than open surgery.