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No difference in postoperative clinical outcome of clamp vs manual reduction of unstable syndesmosis
February 2018
No difference in postoperative clinical outcome of clamp vs manual reduction of unstable syndesmosis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of Clamp Reduction and Manual Reduction of Syndesmosis in Rotational Ankle Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Trial
J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Jan - Feb;57(1):19-22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
74 patients with a concurrent unstable syndesmotic injury with an external rotation-type ankle fracture were randomized to reduction of the syndesmosis using either a reduction clamp or through manual manipulation by the surgeon. Patients were assessed for radiographic outcome and clinical outcome over the first year after surgery. Result demonstrated that, although clamp reduction led to signifi...
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