Ankle Complex Flashcards
What is the 2nd longest bone in the body?
Tibia
Where is the attachment site for muscles that provide stability to the talus in the talocrural joint?
fibula
What motions can occur at the distal tibiofibular joint?
slight ROT and elevation
What is the open packed position for the distal tibiofibular joint?
full PF
What is the closed pack position of the distal tibiofibular joint?
full DF
What is the capsular pattern of the distal tibiofibular joint?
There is no capsular pattern for this joint
Ligaments and the interosseous membrane of the distal tibiofibular joint are stressed with what motions?
combined DF and Eversion
What is the primary stabilizer at the distal tibiofibular joint?
interosseous membrane
The talus is wider (anteriorly/posteriorly)
anteriorly
What is the function of the talocrural joint?
distributes body weight posteriorly to the heel and anteriorly to the midfoot
What is the most stable position of the talocrural joint?
full DF
What motion occurs with ankle DF/PF at the talocrural joint? Why?
Conjunct ROT due to angulation of bony surfaces
Describe the arthrokinematics of the talocrural joint during DF.
Talus glides posteriorly and slightly everts
Describe the arthrokinematics of the talocrural joint during PF.
The talus glides anteriorly and slightly inverts
What is the OPP of the talocrural joint?
10 degrees of PF and midway between EV and INV
What is the CPP of the talocrural joint?
full DF
What is the capsular pattern of the talocrural joint?
PF = DF
What is the function of the ATFL?
Resists anterior displacement of the talus relative to the ankle mortise
What position is the ATFL stressed in?
combined PF and inversion
What is the most common lateral ligament to be strained in the ankle?
ATFL
What is the function of the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL)?
Resists excessive ankle inversion and calcaneal adduction through full ankle ROM.
Most effective at resisting these motions from neutral ankle through ankle DF
What is the strongest ligament of the lateral ankle?
PTFL
What is the function of the PTFL?
Resists excessive talar movements during extremes of combined ankle DF and eversion (High ankle sprain)
How are the deltoid ligaments damaged?
Damaged by hyper-eversion of calcaneus
Describe the arthrokinematics of anterior subtalar joint calcaneal inversion.
calcaneus rolls AND glides medially on the facet of the talus
Describe the arthrokinematics of anterior subtalar joint calcaneal Eversion.
Calcaneus rolls AND glides laterally on the facet of the talus.
Describe the arthrokinematics of posterior subtalar joint calcaneal inversion.
Facet on the superior calcaneus rolls medially and glides laterally on the inferior aspect of the talus
Describe the arthrokinematics of posterior subtalar joint calcaneal eversion.
Facet of the superior calcaneus rolls laterally and glides medially on the inferior aspect of the talus.
What is the normal composite motion at the subtalar joint?
20 degrees of inversion, 10 degrees of eversion
What is the OPP of the subtalar joint?
midway between inversion and eversion
What is the CPP of the subtalar joint?
supination/calcaneal inversion
What is the capsular pattern of the subtalar joint?
limited calcaneal inversion/supination