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Achilles tendon – transverse

Patient Positioning

Patient lies prone, foot hanging out of the examination table.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on a transverse plane over the achilles tendon, which is easily palpated.

Foot Ankle posterior achilles tendon transverse
Foot Ankle posterior achilles tendon transverse

PT: plantaris tendon

Note: Follow the entire achilles tendon on its short axis. Use dynamic scanning (active flexion / extension of the foot) to evaluate its integrity.

Foot Ankle posterior achilles tendon transverse
Foot Ankle posterior achilles tendon transverse