Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Imaging Approach, and Postoperative Evaluation

Radiographics 2026

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Authors: Lucas N. M. da Silva, Letícia R. Morimoto, Gustavo G. Watanabe, Nicholas G. Rhodes, Isabela A. N. da Cruz, Pedro H. C. Arruda, Cesar C. de Netto, Nacime S. B. Mansur, Marcelo A. C. Nico, J P Guimarães, Alípio G. Ormond Filho
DOI: 10.1148/rg.250065
Cited by: 5
References: 76

Abstract

Accurate assessment of distal tibiofibular syndesmotic injuries is essential to prevent chronic instability and poor functional outcomes, and conventional radiography, CT, and MRI play complementary and critical roles in the imaging of these injuries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Foot and Ankle Surgery Bone fractures and treatments Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiographics
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
46
Issue
2
Pages
e250065–e250065
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN