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Acute Ankle Syndesmosis Injury In Athletes

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An overview is given on acute injury of the syndesmosis in athletes. This paper outlines the anatomy, physical examination, diagnostic possibilities, trauma mechanism and methods of treatment. Widening of the tibiofibular space requires temporally tibiofibular tapped screw fixation. The 3.5 or 4.5 mm and tri- or four cortical placement are discussed.

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Correspondence to Fred C. Bakker.

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Bloemers, F.W., Bakker, F.C. Acute Ankle Syndesmosis Injury In Athletes. Eur J Trauma 32, 350–356 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-006-1001-3

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