title: An anatomical study of the tarsal tunnel using low pressure compartmental infusion.
abstract: The anatomy of the tarsal tunnel is demonstrated using a low-pressure compartmental infusion technique. This is done by infusing colored radiopaque contrast material into three fresh cadaveric specimens. Thin section photography and computed tomography are then used to identify the boundaries and contents of the tarsal tunnel as it traverses the ankle, hindfoot, and midfoot. The tarsal tunnel is shown to communicate proximally with the deep posterior compartment of the leg and distally with the intermediate compartment of the forefoot. The relationships of the structures contained within the tarsal tunnel are shown in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Richli
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Roger
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Carrasco
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Charnsangavej
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002102:Cadaver; D003116:Color; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007866:Leg / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010781:Photography; D011312:Pressure; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media