Last Updated: 02/19/2023
Summary: To evaluate standard clinical sequences for 7 Tesla MRI of the foot and/or ankle to improve detailed depiction of the complex anatomy of this region. To evaluate various pathologies of the foot and/or ankle (plantar plate tears, Morton neuroma, tendon tears, ligament tears etc.).
Summary: The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence of intermetatarsal bursitis and Morton's neuroma in patients with metatarsalgia (i.e. pain in the forefoot) and control subjects by diagnostic imaging with ultrasound and MRI.
Summary: The purpose of this study is to perform a radiofrequency procedure prior to the removal of morton's neuroma. This procedure would be performed to check in which percentage of the nerve ablation has been performed, and whether the current protocol is performed correctly or parts of the nerve remain intact.
Summary: Morton's neuroma is a benign thickening involving the plantar interdigital nerve, most common in middle aged women. Morton's neuroma is one of the most frequent diagnoses seen in the investigators podiatry clinic and is difficult to treat. These lesions cause a burning or shooting pain that can radiate to the toes, or an aching pain in the ball of the foot. The pain is exacerbated with activity an...
Last Updated: 02/19/2023