Ankle syndesmosis injuries.
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چکیده
Physician awareness of ankle syndesmosis injuries is improving. The anatomy involved and the mechanism of injury are extremely relevant for the understanding and treatment of this type of injury. Examination under anesthesia may confirm the syndesmosis instability. Based on those findings, stabilization is the recommended approach.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Foot and ankle clinics
دوره 11 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006