Daniel Pastore MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Berna Dirim MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mani Wangwinyuvirat MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Clarissa L.S.P. Belentani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Parviz Haghighi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Debbie Trudell, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Giovanni Guido Cerri MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Donald L. Resnick MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

et al, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

et al, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is to demonstrate the complex insertion of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) using MR imaging with anatomic and histologic correlation.

1-To describe the complex anatomic insertions of the PTT. 2-To demonstrate MR imaging aspects of these insertions using cadaveric specimens. 3-To correlate MR imaging findings with those derived from histologic study. 4-To identify the distal components of the PTT and analyze those normal aspects of tendinous insertion that can be misinterpreted as lesions.

MR imaging correlated with anatomic and histologic studies enabled detailed analysis of the complex insertions of the PTT as well as a better understanding of those features that can simulate a lesion. This report may help radiologists to detect abnormal findings in routine MR imaging examinations that can be related to disfunction of the PTT.

Pastore, D, Dirim, B, Wangwinyuvirat, M, Belentani, C, Haghighi, P, Trudell, D, Cerri, G, Resnick, D, et al, , et al, , Complex Distal Insertions of the Tibialis Posterior Tendon: Detailed Anatomic and MR Imaging Investigation in Cadavers.  Radiological Society of North America 2007 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2007 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2007/5003677.html