Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System

The Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system features a unique delivery mechanism that allows surgeons to insert the implant without pulling a needle through the medial skin. Tensioning handles and a new trocar-tipped drill bit have been added to the implant system. It is available in stainless steel and titanium.

Advantages of the Syndesmosis TightRope implant system:

• Improved reduction when compared to syndesmosis screws1

• Improved maintenance of reduction when compared to syndesmosis screws2

• No need for routine implant removal

• Supports early weightbearing and accelerated rehabilitation1

• Allows for physiologic motion of the syndesmosis following reduction and fixation

• Improved patient outcomes compared to syndesmosis screws3

References

1. Naqvi et al. Am J Sports Med. 2012;40(12):2828-2835. doi:10.1177/0363546512461480.

2. Cottom et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009;48(6):620-630. doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2009.07.013.

3. Laflamme et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2015;29(5):216-223. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000245.

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The Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system features a unique delivery mechanism that allows surgeons to insert the implant without pulling a needle through the medial skin. Tensioning handles and a new trocar-tipped drill bit have been added to the implant system. It is available in stainless steel and titanium.

Advantages of the Syndesmosis TightRope implant system:

• Improved reduction when compared to syndesmosis screws1

• Improved maintenance of reduction when compared to syndesmosis screws2

• No need for routine implant removal

• Supports early weightbearing and accelerated rehabilitation1

• Allows for physiologic motion of the syndesmosis following reduction and fixation

• Improved patient outcomes compared to syndesmosis screws3

References

1. Naqvi et al. Am J Sports Med. 2012;40(12):2828-2835. doi:10.1177/0363546512461480.

2. Cottom et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009;48(6):620-630. doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2009.07.013.

3. Laflamme et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2015;29(5):216-223. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000245.

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Educational Resources and Products

Cost-Effectiveness of the Syndesmosis TightRope® Implant for Syndesmotic Injuries

Kaitlin C. Neary, MD
Testimonials | 03:31 | English | 06/10/2019 | VID1-000207-en-US C

Ankle Fracture Revision Using a FibuLock® Nail and TightRope® XP Implants

Hank L. Hutchinson, MD
Case Presentation Videos | 03:30 | English | 10/08/2021 | VID1-002338-en-US A
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
Surgical Technique Guides | English | 02/26/2019 | LT1-00082-EN D
Syndesmosis Injuries: The TightRope® Fixation System Has Changed the Game
Norman E. Waldrop III, MD
Case Presentation Videos | 05:47 | English | 01/16/2020 | VID1-000324-en-US A
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant Scientific Updates
Scientific Updates | English | 01/24/2020 | LL1-0401-EN I
Syndesmosis Repair Featuring the Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
Thomas G. Harris, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 04:28 | English | 01/03/2018 | VPT1-00946-EN A
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Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant
Benjamin J. Maxson, DO
03:13 | English | 05/08/2020 | VID1-000634-en-US A
Syndesmosis Repair Utilizing the Knotless Syndesmosis TightRope® Implant System
John T. Riehl, MD
02:14 | English | 08/02/2018 | VID1-00934-EN G
Ankle Fracture ORIF Utilizing the Syndesmosis TightRope® Fixation
J. Chris Coetzee, MD
05:38 | English | 07/30/2018 | VID1-00606-EN E
Dual Syndesmosis TightRope® Implant System
Norman E. Waldrop III, MD
05:54 | English | 01/05/2018 | VID1-01228-EN A
Syndesmosis Repair Featuring the Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
Thomas G. Harris, MD
04:28 | English | 01/03/2018 | VPT1-00946-EN A
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant
Lorenzo Gamez, MD
03:28 | English | 11/10/2017 | VPT1-00941-EN B
Syndesmosis Repair Tips/Pearls with the Syndesmosis TightRope®
Todd M. Oliver, MD
04:42 | English | 03/09/2016 | VID1-00447-EN A

Surgical Technique Animations (6)

Titanium Locking Distal Fibula Plate
03:45 | English | 03/27/2023 | AN1-00242-en-US E
Stainless Steel Locking Distal Fibula Plate
03:10 | English | 05/17/2021 | AN1-000247-en-US A
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
02:47 | English | 03/08/2019 | AN1-000037-en-US A
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
02:15 | English | 01/24/2018 | AN1-00289-EN B
Medial Hook Plate
Todd M. Oliver, MD
01:54 | English | 05/05/2014 | AN1-00038-EN A
Lateral Hook Plate
Todd M. Oliver, MD
01:59 | English | 05/05/2014 | AN1-00037-EN A

Surgical Technique Guides (8)

Ankle Fracture Management System
English | 09/21/2021 | LT1-00109-EN C
Sistema de implante TightRope® XP para sindesmosis
Spanish | 12/01/2020 | LT1-00082-es-NT D
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Buttress Plate Implant System
English | 11/12/2020 | LT1-000161-en-US A
Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
English | 02/26/2019 | LT1-00082-EN D
Dual Syndesmosis TightRope® Implant System
English | 04/11/2017 | LT1-00066-EN A
Fixação TightRope® da sindesmose
Portuguese | 10/30/2014 | LT1-0426-PT K
Fijación para sindesmosis con TigthRope® sin nudos
Spanish | 09/24/2014 | LT1-0425-ES B
Syndesmoses TightRope® Fixation
French | 06/06/2008 | LT0426F A

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Trauma New Product & Technique Highlights
English | 01/31/2023 | evBR1-002495-en-US C
Sistema de tratamento de fratura no tornozelo
Portuguese | 05/18/2016 | LB1-0439-PT F
Sistema para el manejo de las fracturas de tobillo
Spanish | 02/10/2016 | LB1-0439-ES F

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InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation Procedure for AITFL Repair
Lorenzo Gamez, MD
03:03 | English | 01/10/2022 | VPT1-00939-en-US B
AIFTL and ATFL InternalBrace™ Repair With Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Fixation
Richard Lamour, MD
05:10 | English | 12/10/2021 | VID1-000070-en-US B
Ligament-Specific Fixation for Syndesmosis Injuries
Thomas G. Harris, MD
02:42 | English | 11/29/2021 | VID1-000587-en-US B
Ankle Fracture Revision Using a FibuLock® Nail and TightRope® XP Implants
Hank L. Hutchinson, MD
03:30 | English | 10/08/2021 | VID1-002338-en-US A
Syndesmosis Injuries: The TightRope® Fixation System Has Changed the Game
Norman E. Waldrop III, MD
05:47 | English | 01/16/2020 | VID1-000324-en-US A
Weber C Ankle Fracture Stabilization Using the FibuLock® Nail
Christopher R. Boone, MD
06:21 | English | 07/27/2018 | VPT1-01049-EN A
Treatment of Syndesmosis Injuries with Syndesmosis TightRope® System
Mahesh Bagwe, MD
01:50 | English | 01/13/2017 | VPT1-00730-EN B

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Trauma Next Generation in Repair and Reconstruction 2023
English | 03/09/2023 | LB1-000242-en-US E

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Patient Education Animations (5)

Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System
01:51 | English | 02/06/2020 | pAN1-000037-en-US A
Mini TightRope®
01:07 | Spanish | 01/01/2009 | PAN1-00008-ES A
Mini TightRope®
01:07 | German | 01/01/2009 | PAN1-00008-DE A
Mini TightRope®
01:00 | French | 01/01/2009 | PAN1-00008-FR A
Mini TightRope®
01:05 | Dutch | 01/01/2009 | PAN1-00008-NL A

Presentation Videos (8)

Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Dislocation
Andre J. Pagliaro, MD
02:01 | English | 10/04/2018 | VID1-01454-EN A
Lower Leg Fracture Management for the Sports Medicine Surgeon
Andrew R. Hsu, MD
11:06 | English | 08/31/2018 | VID1-01343-EN C
Ankle Fixation with the Arthrex Ankle Set
John T. Riehl, MD
05:13 | English | 04/11/2018 | VPT1-00995-EN B
Management of Ankle Fracture/Dislocation Utilizing Titanium Anatomic Distal Lateral Fibular Plate
Justin Fleming, DPM
07:12 | English | 03/30/2018 | VPT1-00885-EN D
Innovations in Foot and Ankle Trauma for the Sports Surgeon
Todd Earhart
05:14 | English | 07/26/2017 | VPT1-00837-EN B
Managing High Ankle Sprains with Syndesmosis TightRope® Fixation System
Norman E. Waldrop III, MD
08:16 | English | 05/01/2017 | VID1-00996-EN A
Syndesmosis Treatment in Athletes Utilizing the Knotless TightRope® Syndesmosis Repair Kit
Robert Anderson, MD
04:17 | English | 08/12/2015 | VPT1-00544-EN A
Arthrex Foot & Ankle Innovation for Sports Surgeons
Steve Martin, MD
19:51 | English | 07/28/2014 | VPT1-00246-EN A

Product Demonstrations (1)

Ankle Syndesmosis TightRope® Fixation
Todd Earhart
01:18 | English | 05/06/2016 | VID1-00679-EN A

Scientific Updates (1)

Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant Scientific Updates
English | 01/24/2020 | LL1-0401-EN I

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High Ankle Sprain Surgical Treatment With the Syndesmosis TightRope® Implant
Christopher Adams, MD | Norman E. Waldrop III, MD
04:36 | English | 01/08/2019 | VPT1-00602-EN D

Testimonials (2)

What Is the Most Effective Implant for Reduction and Fixation of the Syndesmosis?
Kaitlin C. Neary, MD
01:42 | English | 06/17/2019 | VID1-000205-en-US A
Cost-Effectiveness of the Syndesmosis TightRope® Implant for Syndesmotic Injuries
Kaitlin C. Neary, MD
03:31 | English | 06/10/2019 | VID1-000207-en-US C

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