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Deltoid Ligament Injuries Associated with Ankle Fractures—Argument for Repair of the Deltoid Ligament

Vinod K Panchbhavi

Keywords : Ankle fractures, Ankle injury, Deltoid ligament, Fibula fracture

Citation Information : Panchbhavi VK. Deltoid Ligament Injuries Associated with Ankle Fractures—Argument for Repair of the Deltoid Ligament. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2020; 7 (1):5-7.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1120

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-07-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Deltoid ligament ruptures are frequently associated with ankle fractures. Poor outcomes are associated with inadequate healing of the deltoid ligament. Repair of the deltoid ligament has potential to improve outcomes in a subset of patients with ankle fractures where medial ankle instability persists and medial ankle space remains wide even after the ankle fracture is stabilized.


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