Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Protocols

Topics:

• Normal ultrasound anatomy and protocols for the knee, and ankle/foot
• Normal ultrasound characteristics for the knee, and ankle/foot

Ankle and Foot Exam:

• Extensor tendons
• Extensor Digitorum Longus Tendon
• Tibio-Talar Joint
• Medial Malleolus
• Posterior Tibial Tendon
• Posterior Tibial Nerve
• Flexor Hallucis Longus
• Lateral Malleolus
• Anterior Talo-Fibular Ligament
• Tibio-Fibular Ligament
• Achilles Tendon
• Plantar Fascia

Knee Exam:

• Quadriceps Tendon
• Patellar Tendon
• Medial Collateral Ligament
• Lateral Collateral Ligament
• Popliteal Fossa
• Posterior Medial Meniscus
• Posterior Lateral Meniscus

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material, you should be able to accomplish the following:

1. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations
2. Implement techniques and protocols for performing knee, and ankle/foot ultrasound examinations
3. Identify normal anatomy during lower extremity MSK imaging

Date of Original Release: 10/21/2016
This edition valid for credit through: 10/21/2019

Video Length: 00:57:00