EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM. Basic Scanning Protocols for Ankle and foot

Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2015 Oct;51(5):647-53. Epub 2015 Sep 8.

Abstract

In this protocol, the patient/probe positionings, anatomical drawings and ultrasound images of commonly scanned ankle/foot structures are described. This practical guide is prepared (with an international consensus of several expert physiatrists) to serve as a uniform/standard approach especially for beginner sonographers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle / anatomy & histology
  • Ankle / diagnostic imaging*
  • Europe
  • Foot / anatomy & histology
  • Foot / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation
  • Patient Positioning
  • Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / methods*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Ultrasonography