The utility of ultrasound in the diagnostic evaluation of the posterior ankle joint

The utility of ultrasound in the diagnostic evaluation of the posterior ankle joint

Sprains are the most common injury of the ankle joint and the most common traumatic injury of the musculoskeletal system. Ultrasound (US) examination of the posterior ankle joint is a challenge for the examiner. This paper focuses on this difficult area and provides guidance on how to effectively pe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical ultrasonography 2021-01, Vol.23 (2), p.226-230
Hauptverfasser: Konarski, Wojciech, Poboży, Tomasz
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Ankle
Connective tissue
Connective tissues
Damage assessment
Injuries
Joints (anatomy)
Ligaments
Medical diagnosis
Musculoskeletal system
Tendons
Ultrasonic imaging
Visualization
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Zusammenfassung:Sprains are the most common injury of the ankle joint and the most common traumatic injury of the musculoskeletal system. Ultrasound (US) examination of the posterior ankle joint is a challenge for the examiner. This paper focuses on this difficult area and provides guidance on how to effectively perform US examination of the posterior ankle.
ISSN:1844-4172
2066-8643
DOI:10.11152/mu-2873