MRI analysis of distal tibiofibular joint and ankle anatomy to assess lateral ankle sprain risk
What specific bony variations in the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and malleolar-talus relationship may predispose individuals to lateral ankle sprains? A shallow fibular notch, flat-type syndesmosis, and a lower lateral malleolar height/talar width ratio are more often found in first lateral ankle sprains. Understanding these anatomical variations may aid in injury prevention and improve risk assessment.
Authors
- Ana Catarina Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7088-9544)
- João Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3002-548X)
- Alberto Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2176-7449)
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- CUF Porto Hospital (PT)
- Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insights into Imaging
- Published
- 2025-10-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-025-02102-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72