Normal Ultrasonographic Parameters of the Posterior Tibial, Peroneal, and Achilles Tendons:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

ChristopherChu¹ 

关键词: ankle;    tendinopathy;    achilles;    ultrasound;    posterior tibial tendon;    peroneal tendons;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000142

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:Ankle, Hindfoot, Imaging- UltrasoundIntroduction/Purpose:Tendinopathy of the foot and ankle is common and can progress to become incapacitating. The most frequently affected tendons in the foot and ankle are the posterior tibial, peroneal, and Achilles. Studies have found a lifetime incidence of 5.9% in sedentary people and as high as 52% in athletes for Achilles tendinopathy.Previous studies demonstrated that ultrasound (US) of the soft tissues of the foot and ankle is a highly effective tool that can evaluate nearly every anatomical structure. Its lack of ionizing radiation, low cost, and painless nature make it a viable tool for foot and ankle evaluation.We sought to utilize US to determine normal values for the Achilles, peroneal, and posterior tibial tendons in patients presenting to the foot and ankle clinic.Methods:Patients were evaluated prospectively via a standardized US examination protocol from 2015-2016. Subjects who agreed to participate received a bilateral lower extremity ultrasou...

【 授权许可】

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