Review of Common Clinical Conditions of the Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
Christian M Curatolo, Gregory Bach, Christopher E Mutty
1The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14203 USA.
Abstract:
Current literature is limited with respect to the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) and clinical conditions relating to the PTFJ. Diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the PTFJ are not well described and are a topic of debate among many physicians. This manuscript aims to review and summarize the most recent literature that relates to traumatic dislocations, fractures, chronic instability, and osteoarthritis, with a focus on both diagnostic and treatment strategies of these conditions. We also review PTFJ anatomy, biomechanics, and the clinical presentation of some common PTFJ conditions.
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