Superior tibiofibular joint

Looks like

A small flat joint between the head of the fibula and the outer tibia, just below the knee.

What it does

Lets the fibula glide and rotate a little when the ankle moves.

Keeping it well

Rarely dislocated; the peroneal nerve winds around the fibular neck right beside it.

Its parts

• Anterior ligament of fibular head
• Posterior ligament of fibular head

Related conditions

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Gout
• Haemophilia & bleeding disorders
• Lyme disease
• Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)
• Lymphoedema
• Marfan syndrome & connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Restless legs syndrome
• Rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Temporomandibular joint disorder
• Varicose veins