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Fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis: a systematic review protocol
Tom Jan Gieroba1, Zachary Munn, Peter J Cundy
11Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Review Question/Objective:
The objective of this review is to compare the effectiveness of three fixation methods for acute injuries of the ankle syndesmosis - metal screw fixation, bioabsorbable screw fixation and suture button fixation.The reviewers seek to critically evaluate the available evidence to provide an evidence-based appraisal of the comparative safety and efficacy of the treatment strategies.

