MRI Findings of Talocalcaneal Coalition: Two Case Reports.
BACKGROUND
Tarsal coalition is abnormal fusion of two or more tarsal bones and is a common cause of foot pain. There are osseous, cartilaginous and fibrous subtypes. Calcaneonavicular and talocalcaneal coalitions are more frequent. Radiography is the primary diagnostic tool, however CT and MRI are precious examinations for differential diagnosis of osseous /non-osseous coalitions separations. Furthermore, cross-sectional imaging methods indicate the extension and secondary degenerative joint changes.


METHODS
The detection of bone marrow of edema in the articulation area is valuable for diagnosis Hereby, we present two cases, 24 years old female and 35 years old male, with the diagnosis of talocalcaneal coaliation. We also discuss MRI and radiographic findings.
Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Radiology Department, Isparta, Turkey.
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Umul
coalition; non-osseous; osseous; subtype; talocalcaneal; tarsal