Open versus minimally invasive fixation of a simulated syndesmotic injury in a cadaver model

Open versus minimally invasive fixation of a simulated syndesmotic injury in a cadaver model

Abstract Background Malreduction of unstable syndesmotic ankle fractures is common. This study compared the reduction quality of an anterolateral open technique (OT) versus a conventional minimally invasive technique (MIT). Methods Fourteen fresh-frozen lower torso specimens with 28 matched lower ex...

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Main Authors: Adam C. Shaner, Norachart Sirisreetreerux, Babar Shafiq, Lynne C. Jones, Erik A. Hasenboehler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Ankle
Fibula
Minimally invasive technique
Open technique
Syndesmotic injury
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0658-0

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