"A syndesmosis rupture, or "high ankle sprain," is a serious injury to the ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula, often caused by extreme external rotation or dorsiflexion, frequently during sports."
"It causes significant pain above the ankle, instability, and inability to bear weight."
"Treatment ranges from immobilization to surgery if the joint is unstable."
A syndesmosis rupture, or high ankle sprain, injures the ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula. The injury commonly results from extreme external rotation or forced dorsiflexion of the ankle and frequently occurs during sports. Clinical features include significant pain above the ankle, mechanical instability of the ankle mortise, and an inability to bear weight. Management depends on joint stability: stable injuries are typically managed with immobilization and protected weight-bearing, while unstable injuries commonly require surgical fixation to restore syndesmotic alignment and stability.
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