Radiological Imaging of Foot Injuries

Injuries of the foot are less common than those to the ankle. Stress or insufficiency fractures are a particular feature and are best excluded using MR with water-sensitive fat-suppressed sequences. Foot deformity may lead to metatarsalgia and Morton’s neuroma. These lesions will be detected and can be partially treated using ultrasound. Both ultrasound examination and MR have a role in detecting ligament, tendon, plantar fascia and plantar plate injuries.