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Adam E Fleischer1, Rachel H Albright2
1Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, 3000 N, Halsted Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60657, USA; Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA.
Abstract:
The lesser metatarsophalangeal joint plantar plate and calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament are highly specialized soft tissue structures within the foot, consisting partly of fibrocartilage and capable of withstanding high compressive and tensile loads. Preoperative advanced imaging, in the form of point-of-care ultrasound and MRI, has become indispensable for surgeons hoping to confirm, quantify, and better localize injuries to these structures before surgery. This article describes the technical considerations of ultrasound and MRI and provides examples of the normal and abnormal appearances of these structures. The pros and cons of each imaging modality are also discussed.
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