
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