The anterior tibiofibular ligament has a constant distal fascicle that contacts the anterolateral part of the talus

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA
Miki Dalmau-PastorJ Vega

Abstract

The anterior tibiofibular ligament (ATiFL) and its distal fascicle have been the subject of numerous studies, mainly due to the involvement of this ligament in anterolateral soft-tissue impingement of the ankle. There is currently no firm evidence related to the incidence of the distal fascicle or the frequency with which it is in contact with the talus, or whether this is a constant anatomic finding. In addition, the terminology used to refer to this structure is not accurate and varies widely in previous studies. The purpose of this study was to perform an anatomic study on a large number of specimens to clarify the anatomy of the anterior tibiofibular ligament, and specifically its distal fascicle, and its possible role in anterior ankle impingement syndrome. During a 7-year period (2010-2016), cadaveric ankle specimens dissected at our Anatomy Department were included in this study, accounting for a total of 154 ankles. The incidence of the distal fascicle and its contact with the talus were documented. One hundred and seventeen ankles were included [78 men, 39 women, with a median age of 79.3 years (range 51-100 years)]. The ATiFL was found to have a distal fascicle in 100% of ankles, contacting the anterolateral part of t...Continue Reading

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Jul 12, 2019·Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA·Miki Dalmau-PastorJ Vega
Dec 1, 2019·Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA·J VegaM Dalmau-Pastor
Mar 20, 2019·Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA·Jordi VegaMiki Dalmau-Pastor
May 29, 2020·BioMed Research International·Huarui YangTongzhu Bao

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