Ultrasound-guided injection of the ankle joint: cadaveric investigation of the anterolateral approach
Journal
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2024-02
Author(s)
Abstract
Injection of the tibiotalar (TT) joint is commonly performed in clinical practice under ultrasound (US) guidance using an anteromedial approach. However, in some patients, this approach may be technically challenging due to post-traumatic and/or degenerative bony changes. Therefore, the aim of this cadaveric investigation was to demonstrate the feasibility of the ultrasound-guided (USG) injection of the ankle joint via the anterolateral sulcus (ALS) by confirming the dye placement/distribution inside the articular space. Likewise, the safety of the procedure has also been evaluated by measuring the distance between the needle and the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve of the foot.
Subjects
Anterolateral sulcus; Intervention; Joint; Sonography; Tibiotalar
Type
journal article