Abstract：Objective To observe effect of different external fixation combined with exercise therapy in the treatment of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury.Methods 40 patients of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury in Foshan Hospital of TCM from June 2013 to June 2015 were collected and divided into observation group (20 cases)and control group (20 cases)by random number table method.Patients were treated with wood splint or U-shaped plaster combined with exercise therapy respectively,Kofoed Scale and AOFAS Ankle Hindfoot Scale were used to evaluate the function of injured ankle joint at the first visit,2 weeks,2 months,6 months after injury,and X-ray was used to evaluate whether distal tibiofibular syndesmosis diastasis.Results There was no statistical difference of Kofoed Scale and AOFAS Ankle Hindfoot Scale(P＞0.05)between two groups，and no patient had distal tibiofibular syndesmosis diastasis,but wood splint had better comfort and benefit early swelling.Conclusion The two kinds of external fixation combined with exercise therapy have good effect in treating distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury.The external fixation of wood splint is more comfort, more beneficial for decreasing the swelling.It is good to popularize this therapy in clinical practice.
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