Radiologic findings in lesions of the ligamentum bifurcatum of the midfoot.
In a consecutive study of 106 patients presenting with a history of ankle sprain, 40.5% showed clinical signs of damage to the ligamentum bifurcatum. Eighteen of these patients showed 20 radiologic signs related to a lesion of this ligament; these signs included avulsions from the points of insertion and laxity in the lateral part of the transverse tarsal joint. The supplementary radiographs revealing these signs are demonstrated, and a more differentiated radiologic handling of the patient with ankle sprain is suggested.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications