Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
Return-to-sport rate and time in elite athletes after ankle syndesmosis injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ran Li, Changlu Sun, Pengkun Qi, Zhonghao Xu
Published: 202510.1186/s13018-025-06566-6
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ankle syndesmosis injuries are a significant concern in elite athletes, often resulting in prolonged recovery and uncertainty regarding optimal management. Although most athletes eventually return to sport (RTS), reported RTS rates and ti…
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