Achilles tendon sonographic technique

This photograph shows proper sonographic technique for examination of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon should be stretched as much as possible by pointing the big toe towards the examination bench.

Reproduced with permission from Bruyn GA, Schmidt WA. Introductory Guide to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Rheumatologist. Bohn Stafleu & Van Loghum, 2006. Copyright ©2006 Bohn Stafleu & Van Loghum.

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