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Dynamic fibular function: a new concept

P E Scranton, J G McMaster, E Kelly

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    The fibula plays a dynamic role in ankle stability during walking, not just a static one. This dynamic function is crucial for maintaining the ankle mortise and may explain certain congenital deformities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Biomechanics
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • The fibula's function during gait has been historically debated.
    • Previous understanding largely considered the fibula's role as static.

    Observation:

    • Literature review indicates a dynamic function for the fibula.
    • Roentgenographic and anatomical studies support progressive distal fibular descent.

    Findings:

    • The fibula actively contributes to ankle mortise stability during weight-bearing.
    • Foot flexor contraction during stance phase leads to a taut interosseous membrane and deepened mortise.

    Implications:

    • Aberrations in the fibula's dynamic role may cause congenital ankle deformities.
  • Impaired distal fibular migration and synostosis formation are linked to disorders of its dynamic function.