Abstract
Injuries to the spring ligament can produce pain, instability and ultimately deformity. They can occur as isolated injuries but more commonly as part of a pathological complex leading to adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD). This chapter examines the anatomy, biomechanics, clinical features and imaging of this static medial foot restraint. There is no consensus on the optimal surgical stabilisation procedure, but this chapter reviews the evolution of our knowledge and the most common restorative procedures undertaken.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Ligamentous Injuries of the Foot and Ankle |
Subtitle of host publication | Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation |
Editors | Pieter D'Hooghe, Kenneth J. Hunt, Jeremy J. McCormick |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 181-193 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-08682-3 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-031-08681-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Sept 2022 |
Keywords
- Ligament
- Spring Ligament
- Orthopaedics
- Surgery
- Foot and Ankle surgery
- Sports injuries
- Foot and ankle imaging
- Adult acquired flatfoot deformity