MRI Ankle and Foot (Pathology) - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to today's lesson on pathology of the ankle and foot. In this lesson, we will look at some indications for these studies and compare them to normal images. A more detailed review of specific anatomy structures is provided in the ankle anatomy and foot anatomy lessons. It is important to remember there are many pathologies seen in MRI. These are just a few common ones a technologist should be familiar with. Let's jump in. An MRI of the ankle or foot is useful for many pathologies, including ligament tears, tendon injuries, impingement issues, fractures, and arthritis. First, let's address some soft tissue pathologies. Lateral ligament tears, especially of the anterior talofibular ligament or ATFL, are commonly caused by inversion ankle sprains during sports or uneven terrain. Normal ligaments appear as low signal bands on coronal or axial images. Tears manifest