Hythem Adnan Omar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mina F. F. Hanna MBBCh, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Lena Adnan Omar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Shawn Moore MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gina Cho Sims MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

George Liu, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Avneesh Chhabra MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Siemens AG Research Consultant, Siemens AG Research Grant, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation Research Grant, General Electric Company

1. Review the normal high resolution 3T MR appearance of the various components of the spring ligament of the ankle, with an emphasis on those components critical to stability 2. Identify/grade the MR appearance of injury to the various components of the spring ligament including frequently associated ligament/tendon injuries and related syndromes 3. Discuss the current treatments of spring ligament injury

1. High resolution 3T MR imaging of the various components of the spring ligament Sample cases with pointers to help identify normal components 2. MR/intraoperative imaging of spring ligament injury Sample cases Associated ligament/tendon injuries Associated syndromes 3. Treatment algorithm Discussion of which components are most important clinically to our orthopedic/podiatry colleagues  

The spring ligament is a complex support structure of the foot and ankle.  High resolution 3T MR imaging has enabled superb visualization. Understanding the anatomy and associated injuries/syndromes is critical for the radiologist, as is knowing which components are the most important from a clinical point of view.

Omar, H, Hanna, M, Omar, L, Moore, D, Cho Sims, G, Liu, G, Chhabra, A, The Spring in Your Step: High Resolution 3T MRI of the Spring Ligament.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13027200.html