Syndesmosis - Chronic Wrist, Elbow, Ankle Or Knee Pain. It is a very common injury and often mis-diagnosed by physicians.
Recurrent or chronic pain in the wrist, elbow, ankle or knee is often associated with damage to the interosseous membrane. A quick review of the anatomy gives us insight as to how this injury can occur. Note the interosseous membrane located in the forearm and also the lower leg. Timothy P. McNulty, Esq. Maui Workers Compensation. Shoulder Arthritis and Rotator Cuff Tears: causes of shoulder pain.