The subtalar sprain. A roentgenographic study.
Subtalar and ankle sprains are more frequently associated than previously suspected. In this study, 40 patients were analyzed, using subtalar arthrograms and ankle stress films. Thirty-two of the 40 patients had a rupture involving components of both subtalar and ankle capsuloligamentous structures. If ignored or improperly treated, these lesions may develop into a sinus tarsi syndrome or a chronically painful and unstable ankle. Negative stress films in the presence of a clinically serious ankle injury should arouse suspicion of an underlying subtalar sprain, as demonstrated in six patients with positive arthrograms.
Meyer
J M
JM
Department of Surgery, University of Geneva Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland.
Garcia
J
J
Hoffmeyer
P
P
Fritschy
D
D
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001175:Arthrography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture