The effect of proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation on knee mechanics: reduction and fixation matters.

Erik A MagnussonScott TelferKate ParkerMia HagenMichael GithensReza Firoozabadi

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2021)

Disruption of the PTFJ causes pathologic external rotation and anterior fibular translation. Fixation restores near native motion with minor overconstraint. Surgeons should consider reduction and fixation of PTFJ injuries to restore native knee mechanics.

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