ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2021
The Kager's fat pad radiological anatomy revised.
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- Anatomical and clinical relevance of Kager's triangle: diagnostic approaches and therapeutic implications for related pathologies.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Review
- Peroneus brevis split tear - A challenging diagnosis: A pictorial review of magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging. Part 1. Anatomical basis and clinical insights.European journal of radiology open · 2025Review
- The impact of Achilles tendon thickness and Kager's fat pad thickness on clinical and functional outcomes following open surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2025Article
- High-resolution ultrasound of the paratenon of the Achilles calcaneal tendon: anatomical study and description of the paratendinous injection technique.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2024Article
- Development and growth of the calcaneal tendon sheath with special reference to its topographical relationship with the tendon of the plantaris muscle: a histological study of human fetuses.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2023Article
- The anatomical variant of high soleus muscle may predispose to tendinopathy: a preliminary MR study.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2021Article
- Ligaments of the os trigonum: an anatomical study.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2021Article
- MRI of the Achilles tendon - a comprehensive pictorial review. Part two.European journal of radiology open · 2021Review
- Anatomical variations and interconnections of the superior peroneal retinaculum to adjacent lateral ankle structures: a preliminary imaging anatomy study.Journal of ultrasonography · 2021Article
- The double fascicular variations of the anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament correlate with interconnections between lateral ankle structures revealed on magnetic resonance imaging.Scientific reports · 2020Article
- Ultrasonography and Particle Image Velocimetry of Gliding Characteristics of Kager's Fat Pad and Surrounding Tissues.Journal of medical ultrasoundArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of the study was to map connections within the Kager's fat pad between the structures which limit it.
methodsA retrospective re-review of 200 ankle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination was conducted. Connections within the Kager's fat pad between the superior peroneal retinaculum, the fibulotalocalcaneal ligament, the posterior talocalcaneal ligament, the flexor hallucis longus, the paratenon of the Achilles tendon, the flexor retinaculum and bones were studied and a model of the connections was constructed.
resultsThe superior peroneal retinaculum was directly connected with the fibulotalocalcaneal ligament in 85.5% of cases, the lateral part of the paratenon in 82.5%, the processus posterior tali in 78.5%, the posterior talofibular ligament in 32%, the flexor retinaculum in 29.5% and the anterior talofibular ligament in 9%. The fibulotalocalcaneal ligament was connected with the paratenon (on the medial side 88.5%, on the lateral side 68.5%), the flexor retinaculum in 70%, the posterior process of the talus in 79%, the osteofibrosus tunnel for the flexor hallucis longus in 53%, the posterior talofibular ligament in 43.5% and the calcaneofibular ligament in 10.5%. The posterior talocalcaneal ligament was connected with the fibulotalocalcaneal ligament in 71%, with the osteofibrosus tunnel for the flexor hallucis longus in 76.5%, with the flexor retinaculum in 70%. The plantaris tendon showed projection to the crural fascia in 34 of % cases.
conclusionIn the Kager's fat pad there are present more connections than previously reported. All the connections unit at the level of the posterior process of the talus.
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