Imaging of Overuse Injuries of the Ankle and Foot in Sport and Work

Abstract

Overuse injuries of the ankle and foot are common injuries both in sport and in a work-related context. After clinical assessment, imaging is key for early diagnosis. In this overview article, we focus on imaging techniques, protocols, and imaging findings of overuse injuries of the ankle and foot; we emphasize the important role of structured reporting; and we discuss clinical symptoms, epidemiology, and risk factors in sports and in a work-related context.

Keywords: Ankle; Athletes; Foot; Imaging; MR imaging; Overuse injuries.