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Procedure Ankle

June 2024

AuthorR. Conner Dixon, MD, CAQ-SM
Peer Reviewer: Justine Ko, MD, CAQ-SM
 

This image was obtained using a linear probe:

Image 1: Case courtesy of Maulik S Patel, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 80222

Image 2: Demonstration of the ultrasound technique for this case. Author’s own image.

A 45 year old male with a history of gout is complaining of ankle pain and swelling. His right ankle started swelling a few days ago and has pain with movement. You perform an ultrasound. 

Image 4: Image courtesy of Will Denq

Image 5: Demonstration of the ultrasound technique for this case. Author’s own image.