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- MRI arthrography is an effective tool for diagnosing and assessing lateral ankle ligament tears, especially in patients not responding to conservative treatments.
- It is particularly beneficial for professional athletes, aiding in the decision-making process for surgical repairs.
- Additionally, MRI arthrography can identify other conditions that might mimic ligament injuries, potentially eliminating the need for invasive diagnostic procedures.
Article Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) arthrography of the ankle is a useful diagnostic modality in the detection and staging of lateral ankle ligament tears, particularly in patients who fail to respond to conservative management. MRI arthrography also may be helpful in determining the extent of ligamentous injury in professional athletes, for whom immediate surgical repair may be the initial treatment. Preoperative planning is optimized with MRI arthrography. Frequently, alternative diagnoses may be made for conditions that can simulate lateral ligamentous injury, thus obviating the need for diagnostic arthroscopy.
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