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The inferior (distal) tibiofibular joint - between their inferior ends; The interosseous membrane of leg (middle tibiofibular joint) - connects their shafts; The superior tibiofibular joint is a plane synovial joint, while the inferior one is a syndesmosis (fibrous joint). These joints allow no active movements.
The proximal and distal tibiofibular joints refer to two articulations between the tibia and fibula of the leg. These joints have minimal function in terms of movement, but play a greater role in stability during movement and weight-bearing.
The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis/inferior tibiofibular joint is a syndesmotic joint. It is formed between the distal tibia(concave surface) and fibula(convex surface), with no articular capsule or synovial membrane as a fibrous joint, and attached by the interosseous ligament (IOL), the anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), the ...
The syndesmotic articulation of the distal tibiofibular joint occurs between the convex surface of the distal tip of the fibula and the concave fibular notch of the distal tibia. The stability of the syndesmosis is crucial to proper dynamic ankle and lower extremity function.
Distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries are a relatively frequent ankle injury, although less common than a fracture or lateral ankle sprain. They are estimated to comprise ~10% (range 1-20%) of ankle injuries.
Distal Tibiofibular Joint; General. Defined as a syndesmotic articulation between distal fibula, distal tibia; Specifically, the convex surface of the fibula and concave surface of the tibia; Firmly attached by a series of ligaments; Stability is critical for normal functioning of the ankle, lower extremity; Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament
Distal Tibiofibular Joint: Located above the ankle, where the lower ends of the tibia and fibula meet. Type of Joint: Synovial joint with plane-type articulation. Articular Surfaces: The flat facet on the lateral side of the tibia articulates with a similar surface on the fibula’s medial side.
The ankle joint is a complex of articulations between the distal ends of the tibia and its medial malleolus, lateral malleolus of the fibula, and the trochlear surface of the talus. All of the articular surfaces of the ankle joint are covered with hyaline cartilage .
Like other long bones, there are three parts of the tibia: proximal, body, and distal. The proximal part participates in the knee joint, whereas the distal part contributes to the ankle joint. The tibial body on the other hand offers many sites for leg muscle attachment.
The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, between the fibula and tibia, is formed by three major ligaments: the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), the posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL), and the interosseous tibiofibular ligament (ITFL).