Biomechanical study of the ankle joint
Libotte, M.; Klein, P.; Colpaert, H.; Alameh, M.; Blaimont, P.; Halleux, P.
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Reparatrice de l'Appareil Moteur 68(5): 299-305
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-1040 PMID: 6216532 Document Number: 197066
The authors have studied the transmission of body weight in several positions. Two methods have been used - strain gauges and injection of dye into the joint capsules to show areas with contact during weight-bearing and non weight-bearing. The findings have shown the role of the fibula and of both malleoli during weight-bearing which causes a noticeable increase in the area of surface contact. The lateral aspect of the talus and the medial aspect of the lateral malleolus are always in contact in any position of the talus. The fundamental role of the tibio-fibular ligaments in the mechanics of the ankle is demonstrated.