Mohammad Samim1, Hicham A Moukaddam1,2, Edward Smitaman3. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520-8042. 2. 2 Present address: 1606 Leist Ave., Lima, OH 45805. 3. 3 Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Mueller-Weiss syndrome is a complex condition of the adult tarsal navicular characterized by progressive fragmentation leading to mid- and hindfoot pain and deformity. Since its first descriptions in the early 20th century, controversy has persisted regarding its pathogenesis. CONCLUSION: This article reviews the literature and discusses the anatomy, epidemiology, causes, clinical and radiologic findings, and treatment of Mueller-Weiss syndrome, and thus permits a better understanding of this disease and its management.
OBJECTIVE:Mueller-Weiss syndrome is a complex condition of the adult tarsal navicular characterized by progressive fragmentation leading to mid- and hindfoot pain and deformity. Since its first descriptions in the early 20th century, controversy has persisted regarding its pathogenesis. CONCLUSION: This article reviews the literature and discusses the anatomy, epidemiology, causes, clinical and radiologic findings, and treatment of Mueller-Weiss syndrome, and thus permits a better understanding of this disease and its management.