Ankle MRI : A Systematic Approach

Systematic Interpretation of Ankle MRI

Topics covered:

• Normal anatomy.
• Normal Imaging anatomy in three planes.
  • Ligaments
  • Medial Tendons – Tom Dick ANd Harry – Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Digitorum Longus, Posterior Tibial Artery,  Tibial Nerve, and Flexor Hallucis Longus.
  • Posterior tendons: Achilles and Plantaris.
  • Anterior tendons: Tom Harry ANd Dick – Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Anterior Tibial Artery , Deep Peroneal Nerve , Extensor Digitorum
  • Plantar Fascia
  • Sinus Tarsi.
  • Joints

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Resources:

1. Normal Imaging Anatomy of Ankle. 
2. RSNA MR Imaging of the Ankle and Foot
3. AJR : Ankle Ligaments on MRI: Appearance of Normal and Injured Ligaments