Magnetic resonance imaging findings in bipartite medial cuneiform - a potential pitfall in diagnosis of midfoot injuries: a case series.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-13-2008
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The bipartite medial cuneiform is an uncommon developmental osseous variant in the midfoot. To our knowledge, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) characteristics of a non-symptomatic bipartite medial cuneiform have not been described in the orthopaedic literature. It is important for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, musculoskeletal radiologists, and for podiatrists to identify this osseous variant as it may be mistakenly diagnosed as a fracture or not recognized as a source of non-traumatic or traumatic foot pain, which may sometimes even require surgical treatment.
CASE PRESENTATIONS: In this report, we describe the characteristics of three cases of bipartite medial cuneiform on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and contrast its appearance to that of a medial cuneiform fracture.
CONCLUSION: A bipartite medial cuneiform is a rare developmental anomaly of the midfoot and may be the source of midfoot pain. Knowledge about its characteristic appearance on magnetic resonance imaging is important because it is a potential pitfall in diagnosis of midfoot injuries.
Volume
2
First Page
272
Last Page
272
ISSN
1752-1947
Published In/Presented At
Elias, I., Dheer, S., Zoga, A. C., Raikin, S. M., & Morrison, W. B. (2008). Magnetic resonance imaging findings in bipartite medial cuneiform - a potential pitfall in diagnosis of midfoot injuries: a case series. Journal of medical case reports, 2, 272. https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-272
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
18700977
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article