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OTA2017: Comparing syndesmotic injury reduction between Tightrope versus screw fixation
November 2017
OTA2017: Comparing syndesmotic injury reduction between Tightrope versus screw fixation
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Δ Improved Reduction of the Tibiofibular Syndesmosis with Tightrope Compared to Screw Fixation: Results of a Randomized Controlled Study
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Synopsis
103 patients with an unstable syndesmotic injury associated with a malleolar fracture were randomized to syndesmotic stabilization with either a Tightrope device or two cancellous screws. Malreduction was assessed on CT at 3 months. Functional outcome and reoperation rate were followed-up for 12 months postoperatively. The incidence of malreduction and reoperation were both significantly lower in ...
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