What is a Talocrural articulation?

Reading time: 11 minutes. Ankle joint (articulatio talocruralis) The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, is a synovial joint that connects the bones of the leg, the fibula and tibia, with the talus of the foot. It is a complex hinge joint composed of two articulations.

What are the ligaments of the Talocrural joint?

The lateral ankle ligament complex consisting of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is known to provide stability against ankle joint inversion.

What causes anterior ankle impingement?

A common source of chronic ankle pain among athletes is anterior ankle impingement. This condition, sometimes called “footballer’s ankle,” causes pain in the front of the ankle joint. It’s caused by buildup of scar tissue or bone spurs, usually in response to an acute injury or chronic stress on the ankle.

Is talocrural joint manipulation safe and effective for patients with hypomobility?

In addition to hypomobility, the ankle often lacks adequate dorsiflexion range of motion and plantar flexion strength. A simple intervention to improve the joint mobility is a talocrural joint manipulation (see video below). We know manipulation is safe and effective in certain situations.

Should I manipulate the talocrural joint following an ankle sprain?

Regarding acute ankle sprains, the clinician must decide if the benefits of the technique outweigh the risks. If the individual has low to moderate irritability, minimal swelling, and decreased joint mobility, I choose to manipulate the talocrural joint following an ankle sprain.

What is the medical definition of talocrural?

medical Definition of talocrural. : relating to or being the ankle joint. the talocrural articulation.

What are the contraindications for joint manipulation for ankle sprains?

When performing joint manipulation, there are only a few absolute contraindications. As with most aspects of physical therapy (and healthcare), the indication depends on a variety of factors. Regarding acute ankle sprains, the clinician must decide if the benefits of the technique outweigh the risks.