An Unusual Outcome Using the TightRope® System in Syndesmotic Injury Management: A Case Report
Syndesmotic injuries of the ankle are critical for maintaining joint stability and function, especially during weight-bearing activities. While traditional management involves rigid fixation with trans-syndesmotic screws, limitations such as restricted micromovement, potential screw breakage, and the need for secondary procedures have spurred the adoption of dynamic fixation methods like the TightRope<sup>®</sup> system (Arthrex, Naples, Florida, US). This report presents a case of a 54-year-old female with complications related to TightRope fixation following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a bimalleolar fracture. The case highlights the clinical course, surgical management, and outcomes, providing valuable insights into the limitations and potential complications of this technique.
Authors
- Fernando A. Fernández-Garza
- Alejandro Quiroga‐Garza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5398-247X)
- Rodrigo Enrique Elizondo‐Omaña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8017-2640)
- David Muñoz-Leija (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7400-3875)
- Abraham Guadalupe Espinosa-Uribe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0642-2063)
- Félix Vílchez‐Cavazos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9540-3379)
- Omar Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez
Institutions
- Mexican Social Security Institute (MX)
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (MX)
- Hospital Universitario Dr José Eleuterio Gonzalez (MX)
- Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78634
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00