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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 106-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 21 - 21
16 May 2024
Morrell R Abas S Kakwani R Townshend D
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Background

The use of a knotless TightRope for the stabilisation of a syndesmotic injury is a well-recognised mode of fixation. It has been described that the device can be inserted using a “closed” technique. This presents a risk of saphenous nerve entrapment and post-operative pain.

Aim

We aimed to establish the actual risk of injury to the Saphenous Nerve using a “closed” technique for the insertion of a TightRope.