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Ankle impingement syndromes: an imaging review
Zachary Berman1, Monica Tafur2, Sonya S Ahmed3
11 Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA.
The British Journal of Radiology
|November 26, 2016
Summary
Ankle impingement syndromes, common in athletes, cause pain during ankle movement. This review details their anatomy, causes, imaging, and treatments, aiding diagnosis and surgical planning.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Ankle impingement syndromes are common in athletes, resulting from post-traumatic or degenerative changes.
- Pain occurs with specific ankle joint movements, often requiring surgical intervention for definitive treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the anatomy, pathophysiology, imaging, and treatment of major ankle impingement syndromes.
- To provide an anatomically based classification for these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature focusing on ankle impingement syndromes.
- Discussion of imaging modalities including radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
- Anatomical classification of impingement syndromes.
Main Results:
- Anatomically based classification aids in understanding etiology, pathology sites, and treatment.
- Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis and pre-surgical evaluation.
- Conservative and surgical treatments are discussed in relation to anatomical locations.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the anatomical basis of ankle impingement syndromes is key for effective management.
- Comprehensive imaging is vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Anatomically tailored therapies improve outcomes for athletes with ankle impingement.
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