UPDATED DOPPLER ULTRASOUND ASSESSMENT OF THE POPLITEAL FOSSA

Abstract

Summary and Conclusion Numerous pathologies can occur in the popliteal fossa and using a surgical seive, more appropriate differentials can be formulated to avoid delaying patient management. While diagnosis of popliteal fossa pathology can often be diagnosed clinically, non-invasive imaging serve as invaluable adjuncts in making early diagnosis, aiding the development of optimal and timely treatment strategies and the best possible clinical result. Although with some limitations, ultrasonography is a useful diagnostic imaging modality for the assessment of the popliteal fossa . A deep knowledge of the normal anatomy and a systematic approach is important to ensure a good quality ultrasound examination and crucial to make the correct diagnosis. Ultrasound examinations of the popliteal fossa are usually performed using a high-frequency linear transducer (7.5–12 MHz). The aim of this article is to review the sonographic appearances of common disorders involving the popliteal fossa . Ultrasound is a sensitive method for diagnosis of tendon injuries. Injured ligaments appear swollen with mixed echogenicity. Ultrasound is a safe noninvasive imaging modality that can be used for diagnosis of different disorders involving the popliteal fossa .