Accessory anterolateral talar facet associated with tarsal coalition: prevalence and cross-sectional characterization.
Skeletal Radiol
; 49(3): 417-424, 2020 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The accessory anterolateral talar facet (AALTF) is a developmental entity described as a potential cause for rigid, painful flat foot. This study evaluates the possible association between the AALTF and other flat foot etiologies, specifically different types of tarsal coalitions. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We evaluated patients with tarsal coalition or sinus tarsi syndrome for an AALTF on CT and MRI. Exclusion criteria included acute ankle trauma, recent surgery, motion or metal artifacts. We evaluated the AALTF length and height, and the lateral talocalcaneal structures for associated findings. The presence of calcaneonavicular (CNC), intra-articular middle facet talocalcaneal (MFTCC), posterior facet talocalcaneal (PFTCC), extra-articular posteromedial talocalcaneal (EATCC) and other rare coalitions were also evaluated.RESULTS:
One hundred eighty-seven patients were included (age range 14-91 years; mean ± SD; 50 ± 17 years). The AALTF prevalence in the study population was 31.55% (59/187), 40.91% in men, and 23.23% in women. The AALTF average length was 4.5 ± 1.1 mm, and average height was 8.9 ± 3.4 mm. The AALTF was found to be significantly associated with lateral talocalcaneal osseous changes such as cortical thickening and cystic changes (34/59 and 24/59 respectively, P < 0.01). The AALTF was also found to be significantly associated with sinus tarsi edema on MRI (45/52, P < 0.05). The AALTF was also significantly associated with EATCC (19/59, P < 0.01) and MFTCC (7/59, P < 0.05). No significant association was found with CNC, PFTCC or other rare coalitions.CONCLUSION:
The AALTF is common and significantly associated with some tarsal coalitions, specifically EATCC and MFTCC. When an AALTF or coalition is identified, special attention should be made to evaluate for other associated pathologies, as this could potentially affect management.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Pé Chato
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Coalizão Tarsal
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Skeletal Radiol
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
ALEMANHA
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ALEMANIA
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DE
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DEUSTCHLAND
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GERMANY