Ultrasound diagnostics of the ankle joint and foot according to international standards

Course curriculum

• Fundamentals of ultrasound examination of the ankle and foot
• Equipment setup, patient preparation and study objectives
• Emphasis on the key aspects of scanning the ankle joint and foot
• Anatomy of the ankle and foot
• Overview of normal anatomy and division into scanning zones for targeted diagnostics
• Scanning technique
• A Detailed Guide to Ultrasound Examination of the Ankle and Foot in 17 Steps, Covering All Aspects and Techniques
• Musculoligamentous apparatus
• Diagnosis of tendinopathies, ruptures, tenosynovitis, and other problems of ligaments and tendons, including specific tests and functional assessment
• Achilles tendon
• A deep dive into Achilles tendon problems, from tendinopathies to ruptures, with particular focus on diagnosis and postoperative assessment
• Synovial pathology
• Assessment of effusions, synovial membrane hypertrophy, and diagnosis of fat pad displacement
• Bone and joint diseases
• Ultrasound diagnostics of osteoarthritis, osteophytes, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases of the joints and bones
• Foot and sole
• Analysis of foot problems, including plantar fasciitis, metatarsal bursitis and stress fractures, with special attention to Morton's neuroma
• Neurological aspects
• Overview of nerve tissue pathologies, including tarsal tunnel syndrome and diagnosis of Morton's neuroma
• Ultrasound guidance during punctures
• Application of ultrasound to improve the accuracy and safety of puncture procedures
• Reporting and patient management
• Methodology for compiling examination reports, describing pathologies, and developing a treatment strategy based on ultrasound data