The malleolar screw has a smooth shaft and is partially threaded. The trephine tip allows insertion without tapping, and is osteoporosis bone sometimes even without pre-drilling the cancellouse bone.because of the cortex screw thread profile it has, however, a rather poor hold.

The malleolar screw is available in lengths form 25mm to 70mm The treaded portion is as the same length as the unthreaded shaft.