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Ligament Foot & Ankle

Intercuneiform Ligaments

ligamenta intercuneiformia

The intercuneiform ligaments connect the adjacent cuneiform bones, stabilising the medial tarsal arch. The interosseous intercuneiform ligaments are strongest and most important.

Region: Foot & Ankle
Biomechanics

Function & Actions

Maintain the medial transverse arch by binding the three cuneiform bones together, resist midfoot splay, and provide the ligamentous basis for the rigid medial column.

Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

Intercuneiform instability accompanies Lisfranc complex injuries. Isolated intercuneiform arthritis managed by selective arthrodesis.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Intercuneiform Instability in Lisfranc Injury

Intercuneiform disruption accompanying Lisfranc injury requiring fixation of the cuneiform-cuneiform relationship in addition to TMT joint stabilisation.

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