Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-Syndesmosis Injuries in Athletes

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Dr. Ned Amendola, an expert in sports medicine, gave a presentation on syndesmotic injuries in athletes at a Multi-Institutional Sports Medicine Fellows Conference. He discussed the severity of the injury and the challenges in accurately diagnosing and treating it. Dr. Amendola emphasized the importance of understanding the pathoanatomy of the injury and classifying it as stable or unstable. He also highlighted the significance of stress x-rays and MRI scans in determining the severity and stability of the injury. He discussed the use of surgical fixation, such as screws and tight ropes, to stabilize the syndesmosis and promote healing. Dr. Amendola also discussed Lisfranc injuries, which involve ligament damage at the midfoot. He explained the classification and treatment options for Lisfranc injuries, including non-operative management and surgical fixation using screws and intercuneiform screws. Overall, Dr. Amendola's presentation provided valuable insights into the diagnosis and treatment of syndesmotic and Lisfranc injuries in athletes.

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April 21, 2020

Keywords

Dr. Ned Amendola

sports medicine

syndesmotic injuries

diagnosis

treatment

surgical fixation

Lisfranc injuries

ligament damage

classification

athletes