Deltoid Ligament Augmentation Shows Promise as Alternative to Screw Fixation for Ankle Fractures
A randomized controlled trial investigated whether the deltoid ligament augmentation (DLA) could replace trans-syndesmotic screw fixation (TSSF). Study design and results The study enrolled 59 patients, including 30 receiving DLA and 29 receiving TSSF, and followed them for one year. The AOFAS score was the primary outcome measure. Key findings: At one year, both approaches produced equivalent AOFAS scores. At three months, the DLA group showed better AOFAS scores and bet
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Sutures, Staples, and Glue
Is there any scientific guidance to help us make decisions beyond sparing patients the discomfort of staple removal? There is some good...
Feb 6, 20251 min read


A Staple Amongst the Community
The U.S. market for staple fixation is expected to reach $220.1M in 2023. Fixed angle, nitinol, mixed with plates and now some new...
Jan 12, 20231 min read
