The use of ultrasound in the foot and ankle

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1999 Jul;89(7):331-8. doi: 10.7547/87507315-89-7-331.

Abstract

Ultrasonography is an underutilized tool in the armamentarium of the foot and ankle surgeon. The purpose of this article is to review and illustrate the different applications of musculoskeletal ultrasonography of the foot and ankle. The advantages and disadvantages of this imaging modality are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fasciitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foot Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Neuroma / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendons / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography