Comparison of ultrasonographic evaluation methods for ankle syndesmosis in non-weight bearing and weight bearing conditions.
Foot Ankle Surg
; 2024 Jun 25.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study aimed to investigate ankle syndesmosis in healthy subjects under non-weight bearing (NWB) and weight bearing (WB) conditions using two US methods.METHODS:
The anterior tibiofibular clear space (ATFCS) was measured in healthy subjects in NWB and WB conditions using two US procedures. Method 1 measured 10 mm above the ankle joint and Method 2 measured 30° from the line of 10 mm above the ankle joint.RESULTS:
A total of 60 ankles from 30 subjects (male/female, 15/15) were included. There was a significant difference in the ATFCS between the two US methods (p < 0.001), and Method 2 was better at detecting the change in diastasis from NWB to WB conditions. The ATFCS was significantly greater on WB than on NWB, irrespective of the US method.CONCLUSIONS:
Method 2 was better at detecting diastasis of the syndesmosis from NWB to WB conditions. The influence of WB needs to be considered when evaluating syndesmosis using US. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Cross-sectional cohort study; Level of evidence, â £.
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Foot Ankle Surg
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Foot and ankle surgery
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Foot ankle surg
Journal subject:
ORTOPEDIA
Year:
2024
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Article