Ultrasound Tutorial – Imaging of the forefoot
Forefoot Ultrasound – Technique and Findings
Positioning
- Supine with the knee bent and extended
Ultrasound probe
- Hockey stick probe
- Easiest to position
- Good resolution
- Use when imaging from dorsal side
- High frequency linear probe
- Larger field of view
- Use when imaging from plantar side
Pathology
- Neuroma
- Hypoechoic, non compressible mass
- Plantar Plate Tear
- Fluid (anechoic) extends into the tear