Abstract
Intraoperative three-dimensional imaging in ankle syndesmotic reduction
Highlights
Osteoligamentous injuries to the ankle joint are the most common injuries to the lower limb
A 3D scan was performed in these 200 patients after reduction and fixation of the fibula in the tibial incisura using one or two syndesmotic screws
A 3D scan was performed on 200 patients with unstable syndesmosis injury during the study period
Summary
Osteoligamentous injuries to the ankle joint are the most common injuries to the lower limb. The total percentage of fractures of the foot and ankle joint is 56% [1]. Fractures with accompanying unstable syndesmosis injuries are considered a reliable indication for surgery. The incidence of this additional injury in upper ankle fractures is 16% [3]. The accompanying tibiofibular ligament injury significantly worsens the clinical and radiological outcome of the patients [4]. If postoperative malpositions are not detected and the injury heals into a malposition, this will be associated with poor function and premature arthrosis [8]
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