Ultrasonographic evaluation of the ankle after unilateral traumatic lower limb amputations

Khan A. A., Carli A. B., Akhlaque U., KARA M., Waheed A., ÖZÇAKAR L.

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY, vol.24, no.6, pp.506-508, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fas.2017.05.012
  • Journal Name: FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.506-508
  • Keywords: Achilles tendon, Amputation, Degeneration, Lower limb, Plantar fascia, Prosthetic use, Talar cartilage, Thickness, Ultrasound, HIGH-RESOLUTION ULTRASOUND, PLANTAR FASCIA, ACHILLES-TENDON, THICKNESS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Unilateral lower limb amputation can alter the tissue morphology leading to increase future risk of degenerative secondary disorders.