1) Understand in depth the normal anatomy of the ankle on CT and MRI. 2) Appreciate subtle and catastrophic soft tissue injury patterns of the ankle. 3) Evaluate post-operative imaging. 4) Effectively utilize CT and MRI in management of patients with ankle injuries.
Ankle injuries are common presentations in all emergency departments. A wide spectrum of injures present from subtle to catastrophic in nature. Identification of these injuries makes significant impact on treatment of such injuries. Detail is much better appreciated in cross-sectional imaging such as CT and MRI. Knowledge of injury patterns help in identification of associated injuries.
CT and MRI will be used to illustrate a wide gamut of presentation of soft tissue injuries. Emphasis will be placed on clinical significance of these injuries and also on treatment options and postoperative imaging of such injuries. Examples will be inclusive of injuries of the retinaculum, tendon, ligament, subtle bony avulsion injuries and other soft tissues. Other modalities of plain radiography and ultrasound will also be used to explain the injuries.
At the end of the course learners will have a comprehensive understanding of ankle soft tissue injuries patterns and their treatment methodology.
Kumaravel, M,
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Ankle: Emphasis on CT and MRI. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002063.html
