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Ball-and-socket ankle joint.

F Pistoia1, M B Ozonoff, P Wintz

  • 1Department of Radiology, Newington Children's Hospital, Connecticut 06111.

Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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The ball-and-socket ankle joint is a rare congenital malformation. This condition, often linked to other limb anomalies, involves abnormal talar and tibial articular surfaces, suggesting a developmental issue.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • The ball-and-socket ankle joint is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Characterized by a hemispherical talar articular surface and a congruent concave tibial surface.
  • This malformation can be associated with other congenital anomalies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of the ball-and-socket ankle joint.
  • To investigate associated anomalies and potential etiologies.
  • To differentiate between congenital and acquired forms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 14 patients diagnosed with ball-and-socket ankle joint.
  • Analysis of clinical and radiographic data.
  • Comparison of features between congenital and acquired cases.

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Main Results:

  • Thirteen patients presented with the congenital type, often associated with tarsal coalition, short limb, and ray anomalies.
  • One patient had an acquired type secondary to myelomeningocele, showing less pronounced talar rounding.
  • The congenital form suggests a broader maldevelopment of the ankle and foot.

Conclusions:

  • The congenital ball-and-socket ankle joint is likely due to overall maldevelopment of the foot and ankle.
  • Association with other anomalies supports a syndromic or developmental etiology.
  • The acquired form may result from neurological deficits impacting joint development.