This is called the distal tibiofibular joint, and it’s a completely different joint than the ankle. It sits just above it where the tibia and fibula meet and is held together by three ligaments.

The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis uniquely contributes to ankle joint function by constraining the lateral articulation with the talus while its own conformation shifts throughout ankle range of ...

The relationship between changes in distal tibiofibular joint congruence and clinical and functional results in the short-term follow-up of patients operated on for ankle fracture. July 01, 2021 ...