Risk Factors for Chronic Syndesmotic Instability After the First Episode of Acute Ankle Sprain: A Cross-Sectional Study of 356 Cases

Chronic syndesmotic instability (CSI) can be associated with severe long-term pain and disability. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors associated with the development of CSI in patients who underwent conservative treatment after the first episode of acute ankle sprain (AAS) that did not result in a satisfactory outcome.