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Advantages and Disadvantages of Internal Fixation of the Proximal Tibiofibular Joint With a Suture Button
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| No need for graft harvest. | Posterior ligament and capsule might not be repairable in chronic cases. |
| Enables early rehabilitation and same season return to sport. | Implant failure if soft tissue structures do not heal. |
| No need for implant removal. | Formal reconstruction with hamstring graft necessary as salvage procedure in failed cases. |
