Rotatory instability of the ankle: an experimental investigation of tibio-fibular syndesmosis function
Dołzyński, M.; Latosiewicz, R.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 63(5): 451-454
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 10093389 Document Number: 494379
The influence of sectioning of different parts of tibiofibular syndesmosis on stability of the ankle in 10 anatomical preparations is presented. Sectioning of the anterior tibiofibular ligament increased rotational potential of the talus from 0.3 degree to 2.8 degrees. Sectioning of the tibiofibular syndesmosis allowed for further increase of rotation from 1.8 degrees to 4.9 degrees.