Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 3.1 Comparison of image quality using 1.5 and 3 T MRI. Osteochondral lesion at the talar dome in both images (fat saturated intermediate-weighted fast spin echo sequence). The 3T…

Fig. 9.1 Anteroposterior radiograph (a) and MRI (b) demonstrating an osteochondral defect in the tibial plafond (OLTP) with a large overlying periarticular cyst Diagnosis is usually made on a CT…

Fig. 5.1 Arthroscopic stage D medial talar dome lesion in a right ankle Fig. 5.2 Arthroscopic stage F medial talar dome lesion in a right ankle Grade A: Smooth, intact…

Fig. 4.1 Sagittal CT image (right) depicting small cystic changes in the tibial plafond (arrows). The defect is more clearly seen but overestimated on the fat-suppressed T2-weighted sagittal MR image…

Fig. 2.1 (a) Arthroscopic view of distal tibiofibular joint in a left ankle with medial mortise widening on preoperative radiographs. (b) Widening of the syndesmosis is demonstrated when external rotation…

Osteotomy technique Exposure/visualization Advantages Disadvantages Transverse Inadequate Simple procedure Talar dome covered by tibial plafond Inverted U Inadequate Simple procedure Contraindicated for large OCLs, limited range of motion, and narrow…

Fig. 16.1 Phase I rehabilitation exercises. Physical therapy during phase I focuses on proprioception, motion, and prevention of muscle atrophy. (a) Pool therapy – low-impact activities like swimming or aqua-therapy….

Fig. 12.1 Anterior-posterior x-ray of left ankle following autologous osteochondral transplantation. Healing of the medial malleolar osteotomy required for operative access can be seen. The osteochondral graft has incorporated well…

Fig. 17.1 The osteochondral defect (arrow) is exposed through an oblique medial malleolar osteotomy. A K-wire can be inserted into the talus through one of the predrilled holes to hold…

Fig. 14.1 Phase I: extension and flexion exercises against resistance 14.6.2 Phase II: 3–4 Weeks After these 2 weeks, partial (eggshell) weight-bearing on crutches is allowed, as tolerated. Progression to…