US study of tendons and ligaments of foot and ankle

Authors
Morvan, G Mathieu, P Busson, J Wybier, M
Citation
G. Morvan et al., US study of tendons and ligaments of foot and ankle, J RADIOLOG, 81(3), 2000, pp. 361-380
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL DE RADIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
02210363 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
361 - 380
Database
ISI
SICI code
0221-0363(200003)81:3<361:USOTAL>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
The main ligaments and tendons of the ankle and the hind-foot can now be st udied by US. This simple and safe technic constitutes a more and more relia ble alternative to MRI and CT scan. Aims: Know the normal US appearance of the tendons and ligaments of the ankle and the hind-foot, and how to study them with US; Know their main usual pathological appearance.