Table 2.
Distance of various structures from the extraarticular ankle stabilization screw
| Structure | Distance in mm (range) |
|---|---|
| Posterior tibial neurovascular bundle | 8 (3–16) |
| Flexor hallucis longus muscle belly | 5 (1–8) |
| Peroneal tendons | 20 (13–25) |
| Sural nerve | 18 (13–20) |
| Achilles tendon | 7 (5–12) |
| Ankle | 6 (3–10) |