The OrthoIllustated® animation for the Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant is an educational tool to help patients better understand this treatment.

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Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System

In this animation, we will show the repair of a high ankle sprain using the TightRope XP implant. The ankle is made up of three bones the tibia or shin bone, the fibula or calf bone, and the talus. A high ankle sprain involves the ligaments between the fibula and tibia. First, your surgeon will make an incision over the fibula, and a clamp is used to hold the two bones together. Next, a two hole plate is placed on the side of the fibula to help support the TightRope XP implants. Then special instruments are used to create two holes in both bones. Next, the first TightRope XP implant is inserted through the hole until it reaches the opposite side. Once the button is confirmed to be outside of the bone, the red safety tab is removed. Next, the black button is slid backwards, allowing the TightRope XP button to be released. After the button has been released, the driver is pulled back, allowing the button to sit flush onto the bone. The sutures and round button are then released from the handle, and the round button is slid down to the plate. Next, the shortening strands of the TightRope XP implant are attached to the tightening handles, and your surgeon will pull on each suture until the desired tension is achieved. Lastly, your surgeon will implant a second TightRope XP implant using the same steps as the first implant. This completes the repair of a high ankle sprain.

Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant System

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