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Medical condition/treatment
Syndesmosis tear or distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury
disc prolapse
Foot - ankle joint
disc prolapse
A syndesmosis tear refers to an injury to the syndesmosis, the ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula at the top of the ankle joint. This can lead to ankle pain and instability. Treatment may include wearing a splint or cast, physical therapy, and in some cases surgery.
Causes/Description:
Injuries, overuse, sports activities
disc prolapse
Syndesmoseriss, Syndesmoseverletzung, Sprunggelenkbandverletzung, Knöchelverletzung, Ligamentverletzung, Fußverletzung, Sportverletzung, Orthopädie
disc prolapse
Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons caused by overuse or injury. The exact cause may vary depending on the affected area.
disc prolapse
Treatment of a syndesmosis tear often requires wearing a special orthosis or plaster cast to immobilize the ankle joint. Postoperative rehabilitation is crucial and includes physical therapy exercises to restore stability. An orthopedist or foot surgeon can determine the best course of action.
disc prolapse
The syndesmosis tear, an injury to the syndesmosis ligament between the tibia and fibula bones in the ankle joint, was researched more intensively over the course of the 20th century. It has been recognized that this injury can lead to ongoing discomfort. Modern diagnostic methods such as imaging contribute to identification. Treatment can range from immobilization to physical therapy to surgery to restore ankle stability.
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