title: The use of magnetic resonance imaging in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
abstract: The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of the patient with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is discussed. Considerations for the proper positioning of the patient and optimal technique to obtain appropriate images of the posterior tibial tendon and associated joint abnormalities are highlighted. Cases are presented to show the effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging in different clinical situations. The treatment algorithm for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction should include magnetic resonance imaging as a diagnostic tool when appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Feighan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Towers
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Conti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012421:Rupture; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology*; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis