The superior tibiofibular joint: the forgotten joint.

Clinicians and anatomists have ignored the superior tibiofibular joint too long. The first portion of this paper deals with the anatomy, biomechanics, and mechanisms of injury of the superior tibiofibular joint. The second portion of the paper includes the evaluation and treatment of injuries to this joint, while the final portion includes illustrative case studies. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1982;3(3):129–132. doi:10.2519/jospt.1982.3.3.129

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