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Improved Reduction of the Tibiofibular Syndesmosis with Tightrope Compared with Screw Fixation: Results of a Randomized Controlled Study
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author details Pedro Aldape, DPM

Residency Insight February 7, 2020

One of the most commonly debated topics in recent years has involved syndesmotic fixation, should you use screws or a suture button? The research remains unclear as to which is the best option. This randomized control study adds to the literature to try and determine which method of fixation has better reduction.

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Taylor M, Sanders D, Tieszer C. Improved Reduction of the Tibiofibular Syndesmosis with Tightrope Compared to Screw Fixation: Results of a Randomized Controlled Study. J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Nov;33(11):531-537.

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