Stabilization of Anterior Aspect of Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis: A Fully Arthroscopic Technique

The anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) is 1 of the 4 ligaments forming the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. When damaged, it is crucial to assess and address the lesion properly because a neglected or underdiagnosed lesion may invoke ankle osteoarthritis with underlying tibiofibular joint...

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Published in:Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) 2024-09, Vol.13 (9), p.103035, Article 103035
Main Authors: Mioduszewski, Andrzej, Wróbel, Mikołaj, Sroczyński, Juliusz, Kłos, Grzegorz, Bocheński, Wojciech, Nawrocki, Mateusz
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Language:English
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Summary:The anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) is 1 of the 4 ligaments forming the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. When damaged, it is crucial to assess and address the lesion properly because a neglected or underdiagnosed lesion may invoke ankle osteoarthritis with underlying tibiofibular joint instability. In this technical note, we present a fully arthroscopic stabilization of the AITFL without the need for soft-tissue grafting. Our technique aims to create horizontal suture fixation over the damaged AITFL that serves as a mechanically efficient stabilization for the anterior aspect of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. [Display omitted]
ISSN:2212-6287
2212-6287
DOI:10.1016/j.eats.2024.103035