Dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament

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The dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament is the dorsolateral stabilizer of the calcaneocuboid joint and a stabilizer of the midtarsal (Chopart) joint.

Gross anatomy

Thedorsal calcaneocuboid ligament can arise as single or multiband-structure lateral of the bifurcate ligament, and can merge with the latter, the joint capsule or show some other variations ¹.

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The origin of the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament is the distal dorsolateral surface of the anterior process of the calcaneus. The distal insertion is usually at the proximal lateral surface of the cuboid bone about 5-10 mm distal to the calcaneocuboid joint ¹.

Variant anatomy

Common variations include different directions, multiple bundles, merging with the calcaneocuboid bundle of the bifurcate ligament as well as a meniscus variant ¹.

Radiographic features

MRI

Due to its small size and many anatomical variations, the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament is often difficult to picture and might be sometimes best seen on axial images. On sagittal images, it is hard or sometimes not even possible to distinguish it from the calcaneocuboid component of the bifurcate ligament ^1,2.

Related pathology

midtarsal sprain

-<p>The<strong> dorsal </strong><strong>calcaneocuboid ligament</strong> is the dorsolateral stabilizer of the calcaneocuboid joint and a stabilizer of the midtarsal (Chopart) joint.</p><p><strong>Gross anatomy</strong></p><p>The<strong> dorsal </strong><strong>calcaneocuboid ligament</strong> can arise as single or multiband-structure lateral of the bifurcate ligament, and can merge with the latter, the joint capsule or show some other variations <sup>1</sup>.</p><p><strong>Attachments</strong></p><p>The origin of the <strong>dorsal </strong><strong>calcaneocuboid ligament</strong> is the distal dorsolateral surface of the anterior process of the calcaneus. The distal insertion is usually at the proximal lateral surface of the cuboid bone about 5-10 mm distal to the calcaneocuboid joint <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>Variant anatomy</h4><p>Common variations include different directions, multiple bundles, merging with the calcaneocuboid bundle of the bifurcate ligament as well as a meniscus variant <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p><strong>MRI</strong></p><p>Due to its small size and many anatomical variations the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament is often difficult to picture and might be sometimes best seen on axial images. On sagittal images it is hard or sometimes not even possible to distinguish it from the calcaneocuboid component of the bifurcate ligament <sup>1,2</sup>.</p><p><strong>Related pathology</strong></p><p>· midtarsal sprain</p><p><strong>See also</strong></p><p>· midtarsal joint</p><p>· <a href="/articles/talonavicular-joint">calcaneocuboid joint</a></p>
+<p>The<strong> dorsal </strong><strong>calcaneocuboid ligament</strong> is the dorsolateral stabilizer of the <a title="calcaneocuboid joint" href="/articles/calcaneocuboid-joint-1">calcaneocuboid joint</a> and a stabilizer of the <a title="Midtarsal joint" href="/articles/midtarsal-joint">midtarsal (Chopart) joint</a>.</p><h4>Gross anatomy</h4><p>The<strong> </strong>dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament can arise as single or multiband-structure lateral of the <a title="Bifurcate ligament" href="/articles/bifurcate-ligament">bifurcate ligament</a> and can merge with the latter, the joint capsule or show some other variations <sup>1</sup>.</p><h5>Attachments</h5><p>The origin of the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament is the distal dorsolateral surface of the anterior process of the <a title="Calcaneus" href="/articles/calcaneus">calcaneus</a>. The distal insertion is usually at the proximal lateral surface of the <a title="Cuboid" href="/articles/cuboid">cuboid bone</a> about 5-10 mm distal to the <a title="calcaneocuboid joint" href="/articles/calcaneocuboid-joint">calcaneocuboid joint</a> <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>Variant anatomy</h4><p>Common variations include different directions, multiple bundles, merging with the calcaneocuboid bundle of the <a title="Bifurcate ligament" href="/articles/bifurcate-ligament">bifurcate ligament</a> as well as a meniscus variant <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>MRI</h5><p>Due to its small size and many anatomical variations, the dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament is often difficult to picture and might be sometimes best seen on axial images. On sagittal images, it is hard or sometimes not even possible to distinguish it from the calcaneocuboid component of the bifurcate ligament <sup>1,2</sup>.</p><h4>Related pathology</h4><ul><li><a title="Midtarsal sprain" href="/articles/midtarsal-sprain">midtarsal sprain</a></li></ul><h4>See also</h4><ul>
+<li><a title="Midtarsal joint" href="/articles/midtarsal-joint">midtarsal joint</a></li>
+<li><a title="Calcaneocuboid joint" href="/articles/calcaneocuboid-joint-1">calcaneocuboid joint</a></li>
+</ul>

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1. Walter W, Hirschmann A, Alaia E, Garwood E, Rosenberg Z. JOURNAL CLUB: MRI Evaluation of Midtarsal (Chopart) Sprain in the Setting of Acute Ankle Injury. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2018;210(2):386-95. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.17.18503">doi:10.2214/AJR.17.18503</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29112474">Pubmed</a>
2. Walter W, Hirschmann A, Alaia E, Tafur M, Rosenberg Z. Normal Anatomy and Traumatic Injury of the Midtarsal (Chopart) Joint Complex: An Imaging Primer. Radiographics. 2019;39(1):136-52. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.2019180102">doi:10.1148/rg.2019180102</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30500305">Pubmed</a>
4. Lohrer H, Nauck T, Arentz S, Vogl T. Dorsal Calcaneocuboid Ligament Versus Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair: A Case-Control Study. Br J Sports Med. 2006;40(10):839-43. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2006.026807">doi:10.1136/bjsm.2006.026807</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16920775">Pubmed</a>

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