Ultrasound Evaluation of the Foot and Ankle

Topics:

• Ankle/Foot bone, tendon, ligament, nerve and soft tissue anatomy
• Patient positioning and scan techniques, and normal ankle/foot ultrasound characteristics
• Commonly seen pathology
• Effusion
• Tendinopathy
• Spring Ligament
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Flexor Hallucis Longus tendinitis
• Peroneal tendinopathy
• Peroneal tendon subluxation/dislocation
• Peroneus quartus
• Chronic ATFL tear
• Achilles tendinopathy and Hagulund’s deformity
• Achilles tendinopathy and rupture
• Retrocalcaneal bursitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Midfoot degenerative joint disease
• Morton’s neuroma
• Hallux rigidus

Objectives:

• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
• Identify ankle/foot anatomy and normal ultrasound characteristics
• Demonstrate protocols for evaluation of the foot and ankle
• Recognize ultrasound characteristics associated with commonly seen ankle/foot pathology
• Apply ultrasound diagnostic criteria to evaluate ankle/foot pathology
• Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve MSK diagnostic/treatment accuracy

Date of Original Release: 3/27/2017
This edition valid for credit through: 3/27/2020

Video Length: 1:31:00