Foot tendonsFoot ultrasoundThe distal insertions of the tendons crossing the ankle as well as the tendons originating in the foot are less well known by radiologists. We review the anatomy and ultrasound appearance of these insertions using our own cadaveric sectioning and dissection. The ultrasound ...
Ankle and Foot DONALD A. NEUMANN, PT, PhD, FAPTA CHAPTER AT A GLANCE OSTEOLOGY Basic Terms and Concepts Naming the Joints and Regions Osteologic Similarities between the Distal Leg and Distal Arm Individual Bones Fibula Distal Tibia Tarsal Bones Rays of the Foot ARTHROLOGY Terminology Used to...
8.1.2 Ankle Tendon Compartments There are four ankle/foot tendon compartments. Anteriorly, you will find the anterior tibialis, extensor hal- lucis, and extensor digitorum tendons (a.k.a. anterior extensor tendons). The anterior tibialis tendon is the largest, strongest, and most commonly ...
Do you find yourself being more careful on one side than the other? Find out more aboutankle instability. The peroneal tendons stabilize the ankle and foot, and you can learn more onperoneal tendons problems here. Bunions? Do you have a prominence to the side of your big toe? Does it ...
The foot and ankle: did you know…? The foot and ankle is a strong and complex structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is subdivided into three sections: Hindfoot - composed of the heel bone (talus) and ankle bone (cal...
Foot or ankle tendonitis is a common cause of foot orankle pain. The muscles of your leg, foot, and ankle are attached to the bone by tendons, which are strong, cord-like tissues. Tendonitis occurs when thesetendons become inflamedas a result of injury or overuse. It causes pain with ac...
1 However, MRI is less widely available, particularly after hours in the emergent setting, and is a more expensive examination.18,19 Adjunctive modalities used in the evaluation of foot and ankle emergencies include sonography, nuclear medicine, and joint aspiration. Ultrasonography can detect ...
The foot and ankle are highly complex structures that work together when supporting our body and allowing it to stand, walk, run, and move in many different ways. In fact, the human foot and ankle contain over 100 ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles combined, and consist of 33 joints....
Your Ankle and Foot Scan This scan is performed by one of our fantastic local sonographers with diagnostic scanning experience. The Ankle and Foot Scan can investigate the causes of ankle and foot pain, possible injury or inflammation of the tendons for conditions such as: bursitis tendinosis ...
There are thirty three joints and over one hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments in the foot as well. The longest bones of the foot are known as the metatarsals. There are five in each foot with the fifth being on the exterior of the foot and the first on the interior. On the end ...