title: Foot and ankle sonography.
abstract: Sonography of the foot and ankle offers many advantages. Currently, sonographic evaluation rivals or exceeds MR imaging for evaluation of tendons, joint and bursal pathology, and specific soft tissue pathology. The advantages of sonographic evaluation provide a strong impetus for applying this modality to imaging of foot and ankle pathology. Those who accept the challenge will have an expanded repertoire to offer in the pursuit of efficient and effective patient care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Fessell
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: van Holsbeeck
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000842:Ankle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography