Functional outcome of routine versus on-demand removal of the syndesmotic screw: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Abstract

ODR of the syndesmotic screw is not inferior to routine removal when it comes to functional outcome. Combined with the high complication rate of screw removal, this offers a strong argument to adopt on demand removal as standard practice of care after syndesmotic screw fixation. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2021;103-B(11):1709-1716.