Syndesmotic screw
Syndesmotic Screw
Syndesmotic screw (pronunciation: sin-des-mo-tic skroo) is a type of orthopedic hardware used in the treatment of ankle fractures involving the syndesmosis.
Etymology
The term "syndesmotic" is derived from the Greek words "syn" meaning "together" and "desmos" meaning "band". It refers to the fibrous connection between two bones. The term "screw" is derived from the Latin word "screwus", which means "a spiral".
Definition
A syndesmotic screw is a device used to stabilize the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, which is the joint between the two bones of the lower leg, the tibia and fibula. This is often necessary in the case of high ankle sprains or fractures where the syndesmosis is disrupted.
Related Terms
- Ankle Fracture: A break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint.
- Syndesmosis: The fibrous connection between two bones.
- Orthopedic Hardware: Medical devices used to stabilize and support fractured or damaged bones.
- Tibia: The larger of the two bones in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone.
- Fibula: The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Syndesmotic screw
- Wikipedia's article - Syndesmotic screw
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