Ep #8 | Pt. 2 Ankle Fracture Treatments

13/09/2024 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

Info From McGlamry's Foot and Ankle Surgery 5th edition.

Questions:
1. What is the amount of fibular displacement that is tolerated for nonoperative treatment ?
Between 0 and 5 mm
2. Maisonneuve fx's are a result of injury to what structure?
The ankle syndesmosis
3. What are the two methods of fixating the syndesmosis?
You can use a screw or a suture button