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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2016; 7(11): 718-725
Published online Nov 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i11.718
Management of syndesmotic injuries: What is the evidence?
Marc Schnetzke, Sven Y Vetter, Nils Beisemann, Benedict Swartman, Paul A Grützner, Jochen Franke
Marc Schnetzke, Sven Y Vetter, Nils Beisemann, Benedict Swartman, Paul A Grützner, Jochen Franke, Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, MINTOS - Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, 67071 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
Author contributions: All authors contributed to this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The following authors declared potential conflicts of interest: The MINTOS research group had grants/grants pending from Siemens (Erlangen, Germany); Jochen Franke, MD, is a paid lecturer for Siemens; Paul A Grützner, MD, is a paid lecturer for Siemens.
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Correspondence to: Jochen Franke, MD, Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, MINTOS - Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. jochen.franke@bgu-ludwigshafen.de
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Received: May 18, 2016
Peer-review started: May 19, 2016
First decision: July 5, 2016
Revised: August 26, 2016
Accepted: September 7, 2016
Article in press: September 8, 2016
Published online: November 18, 2016
Core Tip

Core tip: The aim of this article is to provide a current concepts review of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of syndesmotic lesions. Even if syndesmotic injuries are common, the appropriate management is still under discussion. Current treatment options are discussed and future directions are provided.