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  • Open Access
971 Views
12 Pages

Impact of Distal Tibiofibular Joint Anatomy on Reduction Outcome in Dynamic Suture Button Stabilization of the Distal Syndesmosis—A CT Analysis

  • Robert Hennings,
  • Carolin Fuchs,
  • Firas Souleiman,
  • Henkelmann Jeanette,
  • Ullrich Joseph Spiegl,
  • Christian Kleber and
  • Annette B. Ahrberg-Spiegl

Introduction: The anatomy of the distal tibiofibular joint (DTFJ) has been demonstrated to influence the radiological outcome of reduction with syndesmotic screw fixation in the course of ankle fracture treatment. The objective of this study was to d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
843 Views
10 Pages

Flexible Syndesmotic Reconstruction with Two Suture Buttons Provides Equal Stability Compared to Syndesmotic Screws: A Biomechanical Study

  • Alexander Milstrey,
  • Vivienne Hoell,
  • Ann-Sophie C. Weigel,
  • Jens Wermers,
  • Stella Gartung,
  • Julia Evers,
  • Michael J. Raschke and
  • Sabine Ochman

Background: This study investigated syndesmotic stability after transection and the effects of stabilization using rigid and dynamic reconstruction techniques. Methods: Syndesmotic stability was analyzed using a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm on 1...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,532 Views
9 Pages

Short and Middle Functional Outcome in the Static vs. Dynamic Fixation of Syndesmotic Injuries in Ankle Fractures: A Retrospective Case Series Study

  • Vito Pavone,
  • Giacomo Papotto,
  • Andrea Vescio,
  • Gianfranco Longo,
  • Salvatore D’Amato,
  • Marco Ganci,
  • Emanuele Marchese and
  • Gianluca Testa

24 May 2023

Background: Syndesmotic injuries are common lesions associated with ankle fractures. Static and dynamic fixation are frequently used in syndesmotic injury-associated ankle fractures. The purpose of this study is to compare short- and mid-term quality...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,131 Views
13 Pages

Vestibular Testing Results in a World-Famous Tightrope Walker

  • Alexander A. Tarnutzer,
  • Fausto Romano,
  • Nina Feddermann-Demont,
  • Urs Scheifele,
  • Marco Piccirelli,
  • Giovanni Bertolini,
  • Jürg Kesselring and
  • Dominik Straumann

Purpose: Accurate and precise navigation in space and postural stability rely on the central integration of multisensory input (vestibular, proprioceptive, visual), weighted according to its reliability, to continuously update the internal estimate o...