A syndesmosis is defined as a fibrous joint in which two adjacent bones (in this case, tibia and fibula) are linked by a strong membrane or ligaments.
Involves disruption of ligaments supporting...
Patient is often unable to adequately or completely describe mechanism; patients commonly report an inversion mechanism.
The clinician should delineate any prior ankle injuries.
Focus h...
High ankle sprains/Syndesmosis injuries without fracture 1[B]: Consensus is three- to four-phase rehabilitation protocol. If no frank diastasis, most injuries result in inability to bear wei...
Amendola A, Williams G, Foster D. Evidence-based approach to treatment of acute traumatic syndesmosis (high ankle) sprains. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2006;14(4):232–236.
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A high ankle sprain involves ligaments that stabilize the ankle mortise joint. It is not a “routine ankle sprain” and must be treated differently.
High ankle sprains should be immobiliz...
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