Use of Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging for Assessment of the Fibular Collateral Ligament of the Knee

The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Kristi Angelopoulou, Kendra McReynolds

Abstract

A 25-year-old male college student reported an immediate sharp pain in the lateral aspect of his left knee while playing recreational basketball. He sought a direct-access consultation by a physical therapist. Due to the superficial nature of the fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (FCL), static and dynamic ultrasound imaging was used to visualize the FCL. Complementing the clinical examination findings, use of dynamic imaging strengthened the differential diagnosis of multidirectional laxity and supported the clinical decision of referral. Subsequent follow-up magnetic resonance imaging confirmed tears of the anterior cruciate ligament and FCL.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(3):210. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8460.

References

May 4, 2012·The British Journal of Radiology·R J HodgsonA J Grainger

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
S Kirkley
Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
R L Friedman
Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
H W Trieshmann, J Mosure
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Ronald P MillerShane D Dieckman
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Mark L MilliganPaul E Mintken
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved