Deltoid Ligament Repair in Addition to Syndesmotic Fixation in Distal Fibula Fractures is Associated with Better Clinical Results in Mid- and- Long-term Follow-up: A Comparative Study

Objective:To evaluate mid to long term effects of adding deltoid ligament repair (DLR) to syndesmotic screw fixation (SSF) in the treatment of distal fibula fractures -in terms of functional and radiographic results and quality of life.Method:Seventy-eight patients who underwent SSF or SSF+DLR with...

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Main Authors: Mirza Zafer Dağtaş, Ömer Kays Ünal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2021-12-01
Series:Bagcilar Medical Bulletin
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Online Access: http://behmedicalbulletin.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/deltoid-ligament-repair-in-addition-to-syndesmotic/50455