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Lisfranc joint ligamentous complex: MRI with anatomic correlation in cadavers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21098178     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to clarify the ligamentous anatomy of the Lisfranc joint complex and show the diagnostic capability of MRI in the assessment of the Lisfranc joint complex with detailed anatomic correlation in cadavers.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten fresh cadaveric feet were studied with high-spatial-resolution MRI before and after the intraarticular injection of a gadopentetate dimeglumine solution. MR images were evaluated by two readers in consensus, with emphasis on the visibility of the ligamentous structures and their appearance. Readers also measured the dimensions (length, width, and thickness) of the Lisfranc ligament and of the first plantar tarsometatarsal ligament, or plantar Lisfranc ligament. For anatomic analysis, nine cadaveric specimens were sectioned in 3-mm-thick slices in the same planes used during MRI. One additional foot specimen was used for dissection.
RESULTS: In all 10 cadaveric specimens we were able to identify and characterize with MRI the different ligamentous elements that contribute to the overall stability of the Lisfranc joint complex.
CONCLUSION: By clearly defining the normal ligaments that contribute to the stability of the Lisfranc joint, MRI allows a more precise and correct diagnosis of the origin of the Lisfranc joint instability, perhaps permitting a more specific surgical management. MRI also allows a better understanding of the normal imaging anatomy of the different ligamentous components of the Lisfranc joint, mainly of the Lisfranc and plantar Lisfranc ligaments.
Authors:
Miguel Castro; Lina Melão; Clarissa Canella; Marcio Weber; Pedro Negrão; Debra Trudell; Donald Resnick
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJR. American journal of roentgenology     Volume:  195     ISSN:  1546-3141     ISO Abbreviation:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-24     Completed Date:  2011-01-11     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708173     Medline TA:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  W447-55     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Hospital São João, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-451 Porto, Portugal. miguelhcastro@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cadaver
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Foot Joints / anatomy & histology*
Gadolinium DTPA / administration & dosage
Humans
Ligaments, Articular / anatomy & histology*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Middle Aged
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; 80529-93-7/Gadolinium DTPA

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