Distension of the Navicular Bursa to Determine the Presence of Adhesions Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

摘要

Distension of the navicular bursa further delineates pathologic changes in the navicular bursa with magnetic resonance examination. In particular, the presence and degree of adhesions can be defined. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often performedto determine the cause of palmar heel pain. The presence of adhesions between the navicular bursa, deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT), distal sesamoidean impar ligament (DSIL), and collateral sesamoidean ligament (CSL) significantly worsens the prognosisand is of significant clinical relevance. It is important to accurately identify the presence or absence of adhesions to offer an appropriate prognosis.