Purpose: To assess the success rate and complications of the surgical interventions used to manage chronic syndesmosis injuries.
Methods: Multiple online databases were queried to identify studies reporting operative intervention for chronic syndesmosis injuries.
Results: Modalities of operative fixation include suture-button fixation, arthroscopy and debridement, as well as arthrodesis. The use of operative treatment is effective; however, more direct comparison studies are necessary to evaluate the efficacy of each treatment.
Conclusion: Various operative procedures have been used for the management of chronic syndesmotic injuries but further prospective studies are necessary to determine the type of treatment that should be indicated.
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