Abstract
The proximal tibiofibular joint is very stable, it is made up of 2 large ligament
complexes, the anterior and the posterior, which makes its injury infrequent. Instability
can occur atraumatically or traumatically, with anterolateral instability being the
most common, with disruption of the posterior ligament complex. The clinical picture
is variable; However, it is characterized by pain at the level of the fibular head
and instability of the joint when examined. For its part, the imaging study begins
with the AP and lateral x-ray, and may require further studies. It is a pathology
that is usually underdiagnosed, which is why a high index of suspicion is required.
Treatment is typically conservative and depends on the cause and timing of the injury.
In cases of chronic instability, recurrence, or irreducibility, surgical intervention
is likely necessary. Various techniques have been described in the literature, but
no superiority has been demonstrated to date.
Keywords
knee - proximal fibular tibio - knee instability
