Assessment of female ballet dancers' ankles in the en pointe position using high field strength magnetic resonance imaging.

CONCLUSION: Our MRI protocol allows assessment of female ballet dancers' ankles in the extreme plantar flexion position in which the dancers perform. We consistently noted incongruence of the talocrural joint and convergence of the tibia, talus, and calcaneus posteriorly. This protocol may be useful for clinicians who evaluate dancers.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - November 13, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Russell JA, Yoshioka H Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research