The role of the tibiofibular interosseous membrane in the repair of fractures of the tibia and fibula.

Anatomical studies were carried out to explore the relationship between the tibiofibular interosseous membrane and the long bones of the leg. Based on the data obtained from experimental fractures it appears that the interosseous membrane, which forms the so-called osteoperiosteal pocket, plays an important role in the repair of leg fractures. Further studies are being undertaken to validate this hypothesis and arrive at a more accurate interpretation of the phenomena observed.