MRI of the distal tibiofibular joint.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The distal tibiofibular joint is a fibrous joint that plays a crucial role in the stability of the ankle joint. It is stabilized by three main ligaments: the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, and the interosseous tibiofibular ligament, which are well delineated on magnetic resonance imaging. Pathology of the distal tibiofibular joint is mostly related to trauma and the longer-term complications of trauma, such as soft tissue impingement, heterotopic ossification, and synostosis. This review article outlines the MRI anatomy and pathology of this joint.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
- Ankle Joint
- Ligaments, Articular
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Anatomy
- ankle