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Preoperative bilateral ankle CT optimizes function & TF distance restoration in syndesmotic fixation
December 2018
Preoperative bilateral ankle CT optimizes function & TF distance restoration in syndesmotic fixation
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Beyond the pillars of the ankle: A prospective randomized CT analysis of syndesmosis' injuries in Weber B and C type fractures
Injury. 2018 Nov;49 Suppl 3:S54-S60. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.005Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
51 patients with malleolar fracture and concomitant syndesmosis injury, and who were to undergo open reduction and internal fixation alogn with syndesmosis stabilization with a tricortical screw, were randomized to one of three groups: preoperative bilateral CT, preoperative unilateral CT of the fracture ankle only, or no preoperative CT. Patients were assessed primarily for outcome on the America...
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