[Isolated lesions of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis]

A tibiofibular syndesmotic injury is rare, accounting 6 % of ankle sprain. The diagnosis can be difficult and is often likened to a lateral ankle sprain. Clinical signs are more subtle and pains are located above the joint line tibiotalar. These lesions should be considered in athletes with pain or trauma to the ankle. Late diagnosis is associated with significant morbidity up to osteoarthritis of the ankle. The management of these lesions is paramount and surgery may be necessary. The purpose of our article is to highlight this condition to increase the diagnosis rate and get our patients optimum recovery.