Heba Almutairi MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Almamoon I. Justaniah MD, MA, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert James French MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Dmitry Elentuck MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

After reviewing this exhibit, the participant will: - Be familiar with the clinical presentations and differential diagnosis of extra-osseous causes of metatarsalgia as well as with the imaging modalities available to make the correct diagnosis. - Be able to recognize the findings of various painful forefoot pathologies on ultrasound and MRI. - Be up to date with the current role of the radiologist in treating some of these conditions under ultrasound guidance.  

1. Introduction. 2. Anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and imaging findings of extra-osseous etiologies of metatarsalgia: a. Morton’s neuroma. b. Intermetatarsal bursitis. c. Plantar fibroma. d. Plantar wart (verruca). e. Plantar flexor tenosynovitis. f. Adventitious bursitis. g. Foreign body. 3. Role of US versus MRI in evaluation of metatarsalgia. 4. Imaging-guided therapy of Morton’s neuroma and intermetatarsal bursitis. 5. Conclusion.  

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Almutairi, H, Justaniah, A, French, R, Elentuck, D, Foot for Thought: Metatarsalgia Imaging and Intervention.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002690.html