Mortise view is obtained in the ankle to evaluate which space?

Mortise view is obtained in the ankle to evaluate which space?

• A. Tibiotalar joint
• B. Tibiofibular clear space
• C. Medial gutter
• D. Lateral gutter

Answer: (B)

The mortise view opens up the ankle mortise by rotating the foot inward, giving a clear look at the articulation between the tibia and fibula and the space around the syndesmosis. This projection is best for assessing the tibiofibular clear space—the gap between the tibia and fibula just above the ankle joint. If this space is widened, it suggests injury to the syndesmosis or diastasis, which is precisely what this view aims to evaluate. You can still see the tibiotalar joint and the medial and lateral gutters on this projection, but the key reason to obtain it is to assess the tibiofibular clear space and overall syndesmotic integrity.

The mortise view opens up the ankle mortise by rotating the foot inward, giving a clear look at the articulation between the tibia and fibula and the space around the syndesmosis. This projection is best for assessing the tibiofibular clear space—the gap between the tibia and fibula just above the ankle joint. If this space is widened, it suggests injury to the syndesmosis or diastasis, which is precisely what this view aims to evaluate. You can still see the tibiotalar joint and the medial and lateral gutters on this projection, but the key reason to obtain it is to assess the tibiofibular clear space and overall syndesmotic integrity.