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Maryam Soltanolkotabi1, Megan K Mills1, Devon C Nixon2
1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR
|July 12, 2023
Summary
Ankle tendon surgeries are increasing, making postoperative imaging crucial. Radiologists must understand surgical techniques and expected imaging findings to identify complications accurately.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Radiology
- Medical imaging
Background:
- Ankle tendon pathology causes significant pain, instability, and disability.
- Conservative management often fails, leading to surgical intervention.
- The number and types of ankle tendon surgeries are growing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To familiarize radiologists with common ankle tendon surgical procedures.
- To describe the expected postoperative imaging appearance.
- To highlight potential imaging pitfalls and complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of common ankle tendon repair and reconstruction surgical techniques.
- Correlation of surgical procedures with expected postoperative imaging findings.
- Identification of potential imaging challenges and complications.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of key imaging findings for various ankle tendon surgeries.
- Discussion of normal postoperative appearances.
- Guidance on recognizing abnormal findings and complications.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with ankle tendon surgery is essential for accurate postoperative imaging interpretation.
- Radiologists play a critical role in identifying complications after these procedures.
- This review provides a guide to the imaging of common ankle tendon surgeries.
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