Journal article
The Role of Deltoid Ligament Repair in Ankle Fractures With Syndesmotic Instability: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Ankle fractures are the fourth most common fracture requiring surgical management. The deltoid ligament is a primary ankle stabilizer against valgus forces. It is frequently ruptured in ankle fractures; however, there is currently no consensus regarding repair. A systematic database search was conducted with Medline, PubMed, and Embase for relevant studies discussing patients with ankle fractures involving deltoid ligament rupture and repair. …
Authors
Wang J; Stride D; Horner NS; Petrisor B; Johal H; Khan M; Alolabi B
Journal
The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Vol. 60, No. 1, pp. 132–139
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2021
DOI
10.1053/j.jfas.2020.02.014
ISSN
1067-2516