[Computed tomography demonstration++ of calcaneal morphotypes in plantar arch abnormalities].

CT and MR investigations of the foot generally follow clinics, to confirm the presence of pathologic changes. Plantar arch alterations, which predispose to pain in overload, are not included and thus CT and MR examinations are not usually performed because the patient is not standing. A series of 80 patients (49 males and 31 females, age range: 8-74 years old) was divided according to the presence of clinical signs of plantar arch alterations.

[Partial agenesis of the musculus pectoralis major].

The authors report a rare case of partial agenesia of the pectoralis major muscle with presence of the "pars clavicularis" only. Full range of movement was possible in this case, in accordance with other reports in the literature.

[Arthrodesis of the tarsal tibia for the outcomes in fractures of the collum tali. A review of cases and long-term follow-up].

In the wards of the CTO Hospital in Florence, isolated arthrodeses of the tarsal tibia for ankle fractures, or their effects or complications, have been performed on 29 patients in the past 13 years. Of these 29 patients we were able to personally check up on 23, with a follow-up time ranging from one to thirteen years. The patients we followed-up on had been operated on using the Scaglietti technique or its variations in 15 cases, the Charnley technique in 7 cases, and the fixation according to Ilizarov in one case.

[Sports pathology of the shoulder: its imaging diagnosis].

Success and diffusion of various sports have produced more frequent capsular-ligamentous lesions of the shoulder. Diagnosis up to now has relied on traditional radiology using many projections to demonstrate extremity lesions and their congruences; however for capsular-ligamentous lesions, arthrography in used successfully. Since the last few years new investigating methods are used (U.