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