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Polylevolactic acid vs. titanium screws for management of unstable syndesmosis injuries
June 2014
Polylevolactic acid vs. titanium screws for management of unstable syndesmosis injuries
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective, randomised trial comparing the use of absorbable and metallic screws in the fixation of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries: mid-term follow-up
Bone Joint J. 2014 Apr;96-B(4):548-54Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
186 patients with an unstable distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury from a bi- or tri-malleolar fracture were randomized to receive management through either a bioabsorbable or metallic screw. Patients were followed-up for a mean 55.8 months in comparing outcomes between the two screw types. Bioabsorbable, polylevolactic acid (PLLA) screws were associated with increased ankle dorsiflexion and pla...
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