Lower extremity ultrasound-guided interventions: tendon, ligament, and plantar fascia

Abstract

Lower extremity tendinopathy and soft tissue injury are common clinical problems that can cause significant disability. Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive treatments using orthobiologics and image-guided percutaneous treatments continue to gain relevance with an ever-growing body of literature. We review the indications, technique, risks, and benefits according to the literature of common ultrasound-guided interventions utilized in the lower extremities.

Keywords: Intervention; Ligament; Lower extremity; Plantar fascia; Tendinopathy; Tendon; Ultrasound.