Ankle and Foot Injuries: MRI Pitfalls

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent modality for assessment of sports and overuse injuries of the ankle and foot. However, the anatomy of this region is complex, with several bones, ligaments, and tendons being subject to possible trauma. A good working knowledge of the appearances of normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and pathology is needed to avoid misdiagnosis. This chapter aims to discuss potential pitfalls in the MRI of the ankle and foot, categorizing the injuries into five painful sites, namely, lateral, medial, dorsal, and posterior ankle and mid- and anterior foot.