Syndesmotic Injury

Results presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting showed syndesmotic fixation with the suture button technique may allow for early weight-bearing in patients with rotational ankle fractures.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Andrew R. Hsu, MD, stressed the importance of the deltoid ligament for healing of ankle fractures and restoration of syndesmotic stability.

Paragon 28 Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the R3ACT syndesmotic stabilization system, according to a press release.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Surgeons should perform visual inspection, arthroscopic and radiographic evaluation, and use flexible fixation when treating syndesmotic injuries of the ankle to reduce malreduction, according to a presenter here.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Toni M. McLaurin, MD, spoke about fractures of the posterior malleolus and syndesmosis.

Compared with rigid fixation, flexible fixation after syndesmotic injury better restored physiologic motion and reduced rates of syndesmotic malreduction, according to recently presented results.

DePuy Synthes has announced the launch of its Fibulink syndesmosis repair system for patients with traumatic ankle injuries, according to a press release.