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ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025

Editorial: Multidisciplinary insights into distal tibiofibular joint injuries: an integrative analysis of surgical techniques, rehabilitation protocols, and podiatric interventions.

Roberto Tedeschi, Danilo Donati

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Article in Frontiers in surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Roberto TedeschiIndependent Researcher, Bologna, Italy.
Danilo DonatiClinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This editorial explores recent advances in the understanding and treatment of tibiofibular joint disorders, integrating evidence from surgical, conservative, and regenerative approaches. Highlighting both distal and proximal dysfunctions, the contributions within this Research Topic reveal underrecognised biomechanical roles and therapeutic opportunities. From meta-analytical data on ankle instability to novel strategies in paediatric and osteoarthritic care, this collection advocates for anatomy-guided, patient-specific interventions. A structured summary of clinical outcomes and evidence levels is provided to guide future interdisciplinary efforts in orthopaedic and podiatric practice.

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ankle instabilitymultidisciplinary careproximal fibularegenerative orthopaedicstibiofibular joint

Identifiers

PMID40761603
PMCPMC12318988

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