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Published in: Skeletal Radiology 1/2020

01-01-2020 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Review Article

MRI of the distal tibiofibular joint

Authors: Ban Sharif, Matthew Welck, Asif Saifuddin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 1/2020

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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.
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Metadata
Title
MRI of the distal tibiofibular joint
Authors
Ban Sharif
Matthew Welck
Asif Saifuddin
Publication date
01-01-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-019-03260-7

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