title: Distal tibiofibular synostosis and late sequelae of an ankle sprain.
abstract: The late sequelae of an ankle sprain is described in the form of an acquired tibiofibular synostosis. A synostosis can result in loss of dynamic motion between the tibia and fibula, which may create decreased and painful ankle motion. A case report and surgical procedure is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Oakwood Down River Medical Center, Lincoln Park, Michigan.
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Vitale
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Fallat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D005360:Fibula / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013580:Synostosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013977:Tibia / Q000503:physiopathology*