Title: A Study on Current Status of Syndesmotic Injuries
Author: Dr Rahmat Ali
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i11.33
Abstract
Syndesmotic injuries are common after ankle fractures. This review aims to present current concepts about the diagnosis and treatment of these injuries.
Keywords: Ankle fractures, Ankle joint, Malleolar fracture, Syndesmosis, Syndesmotic injury.
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