How Low is Low? A Normative Study Defining Flexor Hallucis Longus Anatomic Location From Late Childhood Through Adolescence

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Normative study defines positioning differences of flexor hallucis longus in adolescence, suggesting current pathology cutoffs may be inadequate.

Mean musculotendinous junction distance was 13.5 millimeters, with many cases deemed low-lying.
Age significantly predicts MTJ distance, with an increase of 1.0 mm per year.
Analysis was retrospective, involving MRIs from 68 patients focused on the posterior ankle anatomy.
Findings suggest existing pathology definitions may not apply for adolescents; further studies warranted.

Nathan Chaclas (2025) studied this question.

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Normative study defines positioning differences of flexor hallucis longus in adolescence, suggesting current pathology cutoffs may be inadequate.

Mean musculotendinous junction distance was 13.5 millimeters, with many cases deemed low-lying.
Age significantly predicts MTJ distance, with an increase of 1.0 mm per year.
Analysis was retrospective, involving MRIs from 68 patients focused on the posterior ankle anatomy.
Findings suggest existing pathology definitions may not apply for adolescents; further studies warranted.

Nathan Chaclas (2025) studied this question.

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