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Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...
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Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
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Structural Joints: Synovial Joints

Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body. A key structural characteristic for a synovial joint is the presence of a joint cavity. This fluid-filled space is where the articulating surfaces of the bones contact each other. Also, unlike fibrous or cartilaginous joints, the articulating bone surfaces at a synovial joint are not directly connected to each other with fibrous connective tissue or cartilage. This gives the bones of a synovial joint the ability to move smoothly...
Functional Classification of Joints01:09

Functional Classification of Joints

Functional Classification of Joints
The functional classification of joints is determined by the amount of mobility between the adjacent bones. Joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or immobile joint, an amphiarthrosis or slightly moveable joint, or as a diarthrosis, a freely moveable joint. Fibrous and cartilaginous joints can be functionally classified as either synarthroses  or amphiarthroses, whereas all synovial joints are classified as diarthroses.
Synarthrosis
An immobile...
Structural Joints: Fibrous Joints01:03

Structural Joints: Fibrous Joints

Fibrous joints are a type of joint where the bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue. These joints provide stability and minimal to no movement between the articulating bones. There are three types of fibrous joints.
Suture
All the bones of the skull, except for the mandible, are joined to each other by a fibrous joint called a suture. The fibrous connective tissue found at a suture strongly unites the adjacent skull bones and thus helps to protect the brain and form the face. In...
Bones of the Lower Limb: Tibia and Fibula01:10

Bones of the Lower Limb: Tibia and Fibula

The tibia is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg. It is larger than the fibula with which it is paired. The tibia is also the second longest bone in the body and is located right below the skin. The proximal end of the tibia forms the medial and the lateral condyle, which articulates with the condyles of the femur to form the knee joint. Between the articulating surfaces is the irregular elevated area known as the intercondylar eminence that serves as the inferior attachment point for...

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Syndesmotic ankle sprain.

Sharon G Childs

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    |May 25, 2012
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    High-ankle sprains, a subset of ankle trauma, represent up to 15% of these injuries. This article details the unique biomechanics of syndesmotic ankle sprains, which are less common but significant joint injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Ankle sprains are the most frequent joint sprains, constituting 21% of all joint injuries.
    • High-ankle or syndesmotic sprains are a less common but significant type of ankle trauma, occurring in up to 15% of cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the pathomechanics of high-ankle or syndesmotic ankle sprains.
    • To provide a comprehensive understanding of the biomechanical factors involved in syndesmotic ankle injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on ankle biomechanics and sprain injuries.
    • Analysis of anatomical structures and forces involved in high-ankle sprains.

    Main Results:

    • Syndesmotic ankle sprains involve injury to the tibiofibular ligaments, affecting ankle stability.
    • The pathomechanics are distinct from lower ankle sprains, involving specific rotational and translational forces.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the pathomechanics of high-ankle sprains is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
    • Further research into the specific biomechanical mechanisms can inform injury prevention strategies.