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Comparison of clinical outcomes among three groups with various intervals of removal of syndesmotic screws (n = 52)
| Item | Group 1 (n = 19) | Group 2 (n = 20) | Group 3 (n = 13) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrence of syndesmotic diastasis | 15.8% (3/19) | 15.0% (3/20) | 0% (0/13) | 0.054 |
| Breakage of syndesmotic screw | 0% (0/19) | 15.0% (3/20) | 15.4% (2/13) | 0.034* |
| Satisfactory ankle function | 84.2% (16/19) | 80.0% (16/20) | 84.6% (11/13) | 0.191 |
*Statistical difference
