Imaging of Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Instability: A 10 year retrospective case series.
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Journal Article
OBJECTIVE: Detail the imaging findings in patients with proximal tibiofibular instability treated with surgical stabilization. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of preoperative imaging in patients with clinically confirmed tibiofibular instability. RESULTS: Operative fixation of the 16 patients was as follows: 11 using a fiberwire suture construct and 5 using screw fixation. Proximal tibiofibular ligamentous abnormalities were present in 100% of acute (< 6 months) and 85.7% of chronic (>6 months) instability cases who underwent MRI. CONCLUSION: MRI is sensitive in the evaluation of tibiofibular ligamentous integrity in proximal tibiofibular instability. Chronic instability should be considered in younger adults with isolated tibiofibular osteoarthritis.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Burke, CJ; Grimm, LJ; Boyle, MJ; Moorman, CT; Hash, TW
Published Date
- May 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 40 / 3
Start / End Page
- 470 - 476
PubMed ID
- 27133689
Pubmed Central ID
- 27133689
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1873-4499
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.12.011
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States