Weber B ankle fractures

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QUESTION 1 OF 2

During routine fixation of a bimalleolar ankle fracture in a young patient, the syndesmosis was shown to be unstable on testing.
What treatment is reported to have the most successful outcomes in this situation?

QUESTION ID: 1220

1. 1 screw, 3 cortices fixation
2. 1 screw, 4 cortices fixation
3. 2 screws, 3 cortices fixation
4. Dynamic stabilisation
5. No fixation
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QUESTION 2 OF 2

What technique gives the greatest compression and rates of healing in medial malleolar fracture fixation?

QUESTION ID: 1322

1. A.Open partially threaded screw
2. B.Open fully threaded screw no lag
3. C.Percutaneous fully threaded screw no lag
4. D.Percutaneous partially threaded screw
5. E.Open fully threaded screw with lag
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