Impact of Syndesmotic Screw Removal on Quality of Life, Mobility, and Daily Living Activities in Patients Post Distal Tibiofibular Diastasis Repair.

While numerous studies have been conducted on syndesmotic screw management following distal tibiofibular diastasis repair, a clear consensus remains unclear. This research aims to evaluate whether the postoperative removal of syndesmotic screws leads to improved patient outcomes, specifically in quality of life, mobility, and daily living activities, and whether it offers a cost-effective solution. Patients with a history of unimalleolar or bimalleolar ankle fractures, classified according to the Danis-Weber and Lauge-Hansen systems, were included.

Correlation between Ankle Imaging Findings and Self-Reported Outcomes: A Longitudinal Assessment in Patients with Tibiofibular Diastasis.

Background And Objectives: This longitudinal study investigated the correlation between imaging findings and self-reported questionnaire outcomes in patients with tibiofibular diastasis, exploring the effects of surgical screw removal versus conservative treatment. This study was conducted at "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara between 2018 and 2023.

Materials And Methods: The study involved 85 patients in the screw removal group and 44 in the conservative group, assessed at 2 and 6 months post-surgery, answering the SF-36, HADS, and WHOQOL questionnaires.

The Presence of a 'Sentinel' Vessel as an Anatomical Reference during Hamstring Tendon Harvesting-A Prospective Study.

Background: The identification of the branch of the inferior medial genicular artery (bIMGA) in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLRs) has previously been considered a landmark by some surgeons, but its consistency remains debated. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the variability in the appearance and location of bIMGA and to assess its validity as a reliable landmark during hamstring tendon harvesting procedures.

Methods: This prospective, single-center study comprised 213 patients who underwent ACLR over a period of two years.

A Sensor-Based System for Fault Detection and Prediction for EV Multi-Level Converters.

Power electronic converters and alternating current motors are the actual driving solution applied to electric vehicles (EVs). Multilevel inverters with high performance are modern and the basis for powering and driving EVs. Fault component detection in multilevel power converters requires the use of a smart sensor-based strategy and an optimal fault analysis and prediction method.

Avoiding the Removal of Syndesmotic Screws after Distal Tibiofibular Diastasis Repair: A Benefit or a Drawback?

There is still no general agreement about the most effective form of syndesmosis fixation with syndesmotic screws for patients affected by ankle fractures that are accompanied by syndesmotic injuries. In the same manner, no consensus has been reached yet on whether or not the tibiofibular syndesmotic screw is more beneficial if removed or not, as well as the exact timing of removal if this proves superiority. The purpose of this research was to verify whether or not removing syndesmotic screws reduces the risk of developing a diastasis and compare outcomes in patients whose syndesmotic screw was or was not removed at all.