Acute distal rupture of the calcaneus-fibular ligament near the calcaneus insertion: Magnetic resonance imaging for diagnostic value and comparison to surgical findings —a retrospective case series study

Distal rupture of the CFL (calcaneus-fibular ligament) was unique and important, because it is crucial to diagnose this type of injury before surgical intervention. In the present study, we collected several imaging characteristics based on MRI and tried to determine whether those clues can be used to diagnose distal rupture of CFL specifically and sensitively. Several imaging characteristics based on MRI were collected and used to diagnose and determine the location of CFL injury. All these clues on preoperative MRI were verified by operative findings and postoperative roentgenography.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 28, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yanbin Pi, Qinwei Guo, Dong Jian, Xin Xie, Linxin Chen, Feng Zhao, Yuelin Hu, Chen Jiao Tags: Original Research Source Type: research