Title
Ankle Impingement Caused by an Intra-articular Plica: A Report of 2 Cases
Publication Date
2016
Journal Title
Foot Ankle Spec
Abstract
Entrapment of soft tissues in the anterolateral gutter of the ankle can cause impingement. When symptomatic, patients complain of chronic ankle pain exacerbated with dorsiflexion. Symptoms of instability and a history of recurring ankle sprains are common findings. Plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging may assist clinicians in identifying associated pathology. We present 2 cases of ankle impingement occurring in the setting of equivocal examination and imaging findings. In both cases, arthroscopy revealed a likely congenital, intra-articular plica. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, Level IV: Case Study.
Volume Number
9
Issue Number
1
Pages
79-82
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/03/26
Status
Northwell Researcher
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
Orthopedic Surgery
PMID
DOI
10.1177/1938640015578515