Overuse injuries of the foot: imaging presentations of common pathologies

Conn Med. 2013 Nov-Dec;77(10):599-602.

Abstract

Overuse injuries of the foot are common, resulting in frequent visits to the primary care physician and orthopaedic surgeon. Radiologic workup often ensues. Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis and Haglund's syndrome are three such entities with classic MRI appearances.

MeSH terms

  • Fasciitis, Plantar / diagnosis*
  • Fasciitis, Plantar / pathology
  • Foot Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Foot Injuries / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Neuroma / diagnosis*
  • Neuroma / pathology