Published August 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

The assimilated os sustentaculi

  • 1. Hadassah Univ. Hospital, Jerusalem (Israel). Dept. of Radiology

Description

The assimilated os sustentaculi is a projection of bone from the medial aspect of the sustentaculum tali which is surmounted by a similar projection from the medial tubercle of the talus. The accessory joint so formed may develop secondary osteoarthritis changes. This congenital anomaly is very rare. The present report is of 2 additional cases. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
6
Series
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
455-457
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRAD

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
18060893
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; FEET; IMAGES; PATIENTS; RHEUMATIC DISEASES; SKELETON; VARIATIONS; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; LEGS; LIMBS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; SKELETAL DISEASES