To show the possibilities of imaging diagnostic procedures using high
and extremely high resolution ultrasonic probes we investigated the an
atomic structures of the foot. We examinated 10 cadaver foots of the a
natomic institute and in a clinical trial 20 healthy patients with 10
to 20-MHz-probes and could identify correctly single tendons and ligam
ents even in the toe region. Especially the possibility of dynamic exa
mination had to be mentioned beside the other advantages of ultrasound
diagnostic (saving of expenses, lack of radiation, side-to-side compa
rison).