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Fibulotalocalcaneal ligament: magnetic resonance imaging findings with cadaver correlation.
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Journal of computer assisted tomography [J Comput Assist Tomogr] 2009 May-Jun; Vol. 33 (3), pp. 444-8. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objective: The objectives of this study were to determine whether the fibulotalocalcaneal (FTC) ligament of the ankle, described in anatomical literature, can be identified on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging studies.<br />Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging was performed on 6 cadaver ankles, which were then sectioned axially. The posterolateral ankle was inspected on MR imaging and cadaver sections for ligamentous thickening corresponding to the components of the FTC ligament: main stem and talar and peroneocalcaneal laminae.<br />Results: The entire FTC ligament or components of it were seen in 5 (83%) of 6 ankles. In 3 (50%) of 6, all 3 components were present. The main stem of the FTC ligament attached to the posteromedial aspect of the lateral malleolus and then divided inferiorly into 2 laminae: The talar lamina extended horizontally to the talus, and the peroneocalcaneal lamina descended vertically to the calcaneus.<br />Conclusions: The FTC ligament is a sheetlike extrinsic ligament, which is in continuity with the deep posterior crural fascia of the ankle and is visible on MR imaging.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-3145
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of computer assisted tomography
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19478641
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/RCT.0b013e318184cd89