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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2024; 15(8): 820-827
Published online Aug 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i8.820
Published online Aug 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i8.820
Needle arthroscopic-assisted repair of tibio-fibular syndesmosis acute injury: A case report
Blazej G Wojtowicz, Marcin Domzalski, Jedrzej Lesman, Department of Orthopedy and Trauma, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz 90-549, Lodz, Poland
Author contributions: Wojtowicz BG, Domzalski M and Lesman J equally contributed to the design and implementation of the research, to the analysis of the results and to the writing of the manuscript; Wojtowicz BG, Domzalski M and Lesman J approved the final article.
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Corresponding author: Blazej G Wojtowicz, MD, Doctor, Department of Orthopedy and Trauma, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, Lodz 90-549, Lodz, Poland.
Received: June 22, 2024
Revised: July 19, 2024
Accepted: July 29, 2024
Published online: August 18, 2024
Processing time: 51 Days and 18.8 Hours
Revised: July 19, 2024
Accepted: July 29, 2024
Published online: August 18, 2024
Processing time: 51 Days and 18.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Needle arthroscopy demonstrates significant potential as a minimally invasive technique for the repair of acute tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries, offering enhanced visualization and diagnostic accuracy over traditional methods. In a case study of a 40-year-old male with a trimalleolar fracture, this method resulted in substantial improvements in pain, range of motion, and functional outcomes, achieving full recovery within 26 weeks. These findings suggest that needle arthroscopy could become a preferred approach in managing such injuries, promoting faster recovery and reducing the risk of complications. Further research is warranted to confirm these benefits.