- April 29, 2026The cuneocuboid joint is a small synovial plane joint between the lateral surface of the lateral cuneiform and the medial…
- April 29, 2026The lesser MTP joints (2-5) are the final propulsion joints of the foot, accepting 200-800% body weight during terminal stance…
- April 29, 2026The subtalar joint complex consists of the posterior facet joint (primary) and the anterior/middle facet joints (secondary, separated by the…
- April 29, 2026The intermetatarsal joints between adjacent metatarsal bases are small plane synovial joints that stabilise the transverse metatarsal arch. They are…
- April 29, 2026The ankle joint is formed by the bony mortise of the tibia and fibula around the talar trochlea. Its inherent…
- April 29, 2026The lesser toe PIP joints are the primary deformity sites for hammertoe (fixed PIP flexion contracture) and are the joints…
- April 29, 2026The lesser toe DIP joints are the distal hinge joints of the lesser toes, responsible for the toe tip flexion…
- April 29, 2026The great toe has a single interphalangeal joint (unlike the lesser toes which have two), at which the FHL inserts…
- April 29, 2026The calcaneocuboid joint is the lateral component of the transverse tarsal (Chopart) joint, forming the pivot of lateral column midfoot…
- April 29, 2026The talonavicular joint is the medial component of the Chopart joint and the most mobile of the hindfoot-midfoot joints, allowing…