Isolated Syndesmotic Injury.
10.14193/jkfas.2016.20.3.100
- Author:
Yong Tae KIM
1
;
Hyong Nyun KIM
;
Yong Wook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hyongnyun@naver.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Ankle;
Sports;
Syndesmotic injury
- MeSH:
Ankle;
Ankle Fractures;
Ankle Injuries*;
Arthritis;
Chronic Pain;
Cicatrix;
Classification;
Diagnosis;
Early Diagnosis;
Ligaments;
Sports
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2016;20(3):100-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Syndesmotic injury can either be isolated or associated with bony or ligamentous ankle injury. When it is not associated with an ankle fracture, it may not be easy to diagnose, especially when there is no franck diastasis on a plain radiograph. Without proper treatment, syndesmotic injury can lead to chronic pain due to impingement of scar tissues and instability. It may further lead to ankle arthritis. Early diagnosis with appropriate management is a prerequisite to avoid these problems. Herein, we review and discuss the mechanism of injury, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of isolated syndesmotic injury.
