Dynamic Versus Stable Fixation of Distal Tibiofibular Joint Injuries: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Functional Outcomes
Leon Liu, Pradith Santapur, Taylor Checkley, Andy Suarez, James Ro, Gary Schwartz · 2026
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Description
Leon Liu and co-authors offer a 2026 review of surgery for ankle syndesmosis injuries, where the two lower leg bones shift apart. Surgeons fix the joint in two main ways: stiff screws, or a flexible suture button that lets the joint move a bit. The team compared these two methods to see which helps patients heal and move better.
They gathered four randomized trials with 250 patients in total, all in adults. Scores for ankle function and pain were pooled and compared across the trials. Work like this helps surgeons weigh a newer, more flexible fix against the long-used screw method when they plan care for these tricky ankle injuries.
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| CREATOR | Leon Liu, Pradith Santapur, Taylor Checkley, Andy Suarez, James Ro, Gary Schwartz |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 20349 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |