A pictorial essay about dynamic high-resolution ultrasound (D-HRUS) of ankle ligaments

Purpose/aim of the exhibit: 1) To illustrate the anatomy and normal D-HRUS appearance of major groups of ligaments of the ankle 2) To describe a systematic technique for the D-HRUS evaluation of ligaments 3) To give examples of intact ligaments on D-HRUS imaging 4) To produce anatomical schemes with didactic purpose and to show correlations with Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Conclusion/summary: The surgical or rehabilitative approach to ankle injuries depends on joint stability, which is given mostly by ankle ligaments. D-HRUS is able to directly visualize most of the ligaments which have a complex anatomy and are…