What it involves
Screws or suture-button devices hold the leg bones together while ligaments heal; chronic cases may need reconstruction.
The syndesmosis binds the tibia and fibula at the ankle. If it is torn the ankle becomes unstable, and the joint can wear if it is not restored accurately.
When it is considered
Used for unstable high ankle sprains and for ankle fractures with a syndesmotic injury.
This page is general information. The right option depends on your examination and scans, so please book a consultation for advice on your own case.
