Execution:
- The examiner first palpates the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and then moves more proximal to palpate the interosseus ligament/membrane
- Then the examiner palpates the transverse ligament posteriorly between the tibia and the fibula and moves a little more proximal to palpate the posterior tibiofibular ligament
Positive Outcome: Tenderness or pain upon palpation
| Study |
Reliability |
Sn | Sp | LR+ |
LR- |
| Sman et al. (2013) |
NA |
92 | 29 | 1.29 |
0.28 |
| Netterström-Wedin et al. (2021) |
NA |
92 (79.98) | NA | NA |
NA |
| Comment: Palpation can thus exclude syndesmodic injuries but not confirm them | |||||
