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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2014; 5(5): 574-584
Published online Nov 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.574
Published online Nov 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.574
Table 2 Patient positions for ultrasound examination of ankle structures
| Supine, with flexed knee, foot on the examination bed |
| Tibiotalar joint: anterior recess |
| Talonavicular joint |
| Subtalar joint: lateral and medial recess |
| Tendon compartments |
| Anterior: Tibialis anterior tendon |
| Extensor hallucis longus tendon |
| Extensor digitorum longus tendon |
| Lateral: Peroneus brevis tendon |
| Peroneus longus tendon |
| Medial (frog position): |
| Tibialis posterior tendon |
| Flexor digitorum longus tendon |
| Flexor hallucis longus tendon |
| Prone, with the foot hanging over the examination bed |
| Achilles tendon |
| Superficial and retrocalcaneal bursae |
| Subtalar joint: posterior recess |
- Citation: Suzuki T. Power Doppler ultrasonographic assessment of the ankle in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. World J Orthop 2014; 5(5): 574-584
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v5/i5/574.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.574