Fig. 3From: Application of an arched, Ni–Ti shape-memory connector in repairing distal tibiofibular syndesmosis ligament injuryPre- and postoperative radiographs of a patient in the SCREW group. A, B Fragments of the internal and external and posterior ankles and ligaments of the distal tibiofibular joint were evident. C, D After the reduction and fixation of the fracture, a screw was added to reduce and fix the ligament relationship of the distal tibiofibular joint. E, F The figure shows the patient's fracture reduction and stability approximately one month after the removal of all fracture internal fixationsBack to article page