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Computed tomography (CT) of fractures of the ankle and foot: correlating fracture patterns with the presence of tenosynovial fat Tenosynovial fat in ankle and foot fractures
Abstract
Purpose
To correlate ankle and foot fracture patterns with the presence of tenosynovial fat on computed tomography (CT).Materials and methods
In this retrospective, cross-sectional, observation study, two blinded musculoskeletal radiologists independently reviewed 89 CT scans of patients with ankle or foot fractures and recorded the presence of fat about Henry's knot, tibialis posterior tendon, and peroneus longus tendon.Results
The agreement between the two readers ranged from excellent to substantial. Sixteen to 23 percent of fractures were associated with tenosynovial fat.Conclusions
The finding of tenosynovial fat following ankle or foot trauma warrants a closer search for a fracture.Many UC-authored scholarly publications are freely available on this site because of the UC's open access policies. Let us know how this access is important for you.