Is there an anterior fat pad in the talotibial joint?

Joint effusion was noted in the talotibial jointwith anterior displacement of teardrop fat pad anterior to the talotibial joint. The female athlete triad: a case series and narrative overview

What are the joint surfaces of the talocrural joint?

The joint surfaces of the talocrural joint are formed by the malleolar mortise (mortise joint) at the trochlea of the talus, with its superior facet and medial and lateral malleolar facets.

What is the superficial triangular part of the talus?

The superficial triangular (delta) part is a continuous band projecting from the apex of the medial malleolus to the medial tubercle of the talus, the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus and the tuberosity of the navicular. With fusion with the spring ligament also.

What are the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments?

The anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments support the lateral side of the joint from the lateral malleolus of the fibula to the dorsal and ventral ends of the talus.

What happens when the talonavicular joint fails?

A fine balance exists between muscular control and static support structures of the talonavicular joint. Failure of one support structure is often followed by fatigue of the remaining support and loss of function of the entire joint complex.

What is the biomechanical anatomy of the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints?

This article describes the osseous and ligamentous anatomy of the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints and describes the biomechanical role of the transverse tarsal joint in standing and gait. Biomechanical principles are used to illustrate orthotic management of diseases that affect the transverse tarsal joint. Arthritis / physiopathology

What is the difference between talonavicular joint disease and arthritis?

Please see foot & ankle anatomy for more information about the talonavicular joint. Arthritis is disease (damage) of cartilage. Cartilage lines the surface of the bones where two or more bones form a joint. Cartilage allows smooth and frictionless movements.