Advanced Ultrasound Techniques for the Foot and Ankle

Topics

Lateral:

• Calcaneofibular ligament,
• Static and dynamic
• Subtalar joint
• Inframalleolar peroneal
• Distal peroneals
• Os peroneum

Posterolateral:

• Peroneals
• Superior peroneal retinaculum
• Low lying brevis
• Quartus muscle belly

Anterolateral:

• Anterior talofibular ligament
• Static and dynamic
• AITFL, static and dynamic
• Anterolateral gutter
• Soft tissue or bony Walin lesion

Posterior:

• Achilles
• Kager’s fat pad
• Retrocalcaneal bursa impingement
• Os trigom injections
• Subtalar joint

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material, you should be able to accomplish the following:

• Identify the relationship of the peroneal tendons to the superior peroneal retinaculum and calcaneofibular ligament
• Evaluate the integrity of the calcaneofibular, anterior inferior tibiofibular and anterior talofibular ligaments with dynamic ultrasound examination
• Determine the safest approaches for injecting the ankle and midfoot joints
• Recognize the sonographic findings of 1st MTP joint gout
• Evaluate medial ankle tendons, ligaments and neurovascular structures with ultrasound

Date of Original Release: 3/10/2016
This edition valid for credit through: 3/10/2019

Video Length: 0:47:00