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Left ankle, lateral view. (A) Midway between the bone anchors at the edge of the anterior wall and the lateral surface of the fibula, a drill hole is made with the 3.5-mm drill (∗). (B) This is then fully tapped (∗∗) and (C) the appropriate depth and tension mark are measured at the laser line (∗∗∗). (D) A 3.5-mm bone anchor preloaded with suture tape is then inserted until flush with the bone (∗∗∗∗). The paddle is then turned clockwise, and the anchor is deployed.
