Tibial shaft fractures with associated syndesmotic injury: a retrospective comparative analysis of 113 patients

Key Points

• Tibial shaft fractures with associated syndesmotic injury lead to higher complication rates, indicating a more severe injury profile.
• In the cohort of 113 patients, those with syndesmotic injury experienced a notable increase in functional impairment over time.
• Retrospective comparative analysis examined treatment outcomes across different injury types within a hospital setting.
• Findings suggest a need for tailored management approaches to address the unique complications of syndesmotic injury.