- 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 intertarsal joints include the major midfoot joints between the tarsal bones. The most clinically important grouping is the transverse…
- April 29, 2026The distal tibiofibular syndesmosis is a fibrous joint bound by the anterior and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligaments, transverse tibiofibular ligament,…
- April 29, 2026The tarsometatarsal joints form the Lisfranc joint complex, a transverse articulation across the midfoot anchored by the Lisfranc ligament between…
- April 29, 2026The lesser metatarsophalangeal joints are stabilised by the plantar plate, collateral ligaments, and the deep transverse metatarsal ligament that ties…
- April 29, 2026The toe interphalangeal joints are hinge joints that primarily flex the toes to grip the ground during push-off. The great…
- April 29, 2026The subtalar joint controls inversion and eversion of the hindfoot and is the joint that allows the foot to adapt…
- April 29, 2026The ankle mortise is a highly congruent hinge joint where the wider anterior talus talar dome fits precisely into the…
- April 29, 2026The first MTP joint is the most load-bearing small joint in the body, sustaining forces up to 120 percent of…
- April 29, 2026The talocrural joint is a hinge formed by the tibial plafond and both malleoli cradling the talar dome — the…