what does syndesmosis mean
A syndesmosis is a slightly movable fibrous joint in which bones such as the tibia and fibula are joined together by connective tissue.Examples include the distal tibiofibular joint as well as the radioulnar joint.iagnosis of syndesmosis injuries by physical examination is often straightforward. Physical examination findings that are often positive include the squeeze test and the external rotation test. Patients with high-grade syndesmosis injuries often cannot perform a single-leg heel raise.