Imaging in Foot and Ankle Instability.

Salat, Peter; Le, Vu; Veljkovic, Andrea; Cresswell, Mark E · Foot Ankle Clin · 2018

review · Level V

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Abstract

This article reviews the imaging aspects relevant to ligamentous instabilities of the foot and ankle with a focus on MRI and ultrasound imaging. A pictorial review of the anatomy of the medial and lateral ankle ligaments, syndesmosis, spring ligament, Lisfranc complex, hallux sesamoid complex, and lesser toe plantar plate as seen on MRI is presented. Selected cases of ligamentous pathology relevant to foot and ankle instability are presented. The value of imaging in the assessment of foot and ankle instability is reviewed.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy