Enhanced subfibular ossicle diagnosis: CT-MRI integration of morphology and ligament attachments
Distinguishing chronic lateral malleolus avulsion fractures from congenital accessory bones remains diagnostically challenging. MRI directly visualizing ligament attachment to the bone fragment best differentiates fractures from accessory bones. Combining MRI and CT findings provides comprehensive evidence for clinical management decisions.
Authors
- Nan Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5777-9738)
- Xiangsheng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4980-829X)
- Ke Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8660-1952)
- Qian Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8862-9257)
- Jun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5673-2193)
- Peng Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0663-320X)
Institutions
- United States Air Force (US)
- Air Force Engineering University (CN)
- Air Force General Hospital PLA (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
- Air Force Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insights into Imaging
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-025-02138-8
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00