Imaging of Mueller-Weiss Syndrome: A Review of Clinical Presentations and Imaging Spectrum

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.

Keywords: Mueller-Weiss syndrome; acetabular pedis; navicular; paradoxical pes planovarus; talocuneiform joint.