In this cohort study, the TightRope® fixation technique has been compared with the traditional screw fixation for ankle syndesmosis injuries, with respect to the accuracy of the syndesmotic reduction and their clinical correlation. This cohort study included consecutive patients treated for ankle syndesmotic diastases between July 2007 and June 2009. Single slice axial CT scans of both the ankles together were performed at the level of syndesmosis, 1 cm above the tibial plafond. More than 2 mm widening of syndesmosis as compared to normal contra-lateral ankle was considered as significant malreduction. Clinical outcomes were measured using AOFAS and FADI Scores.Introduction
Patients and Methods
