High-resolution ultrasound of the annular pulley system in the toes: sonographic anatomy and pathological cases.

Journal: Skeletal radiology
Published Date: Mar 22, 2025

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To validate high-frequency ultrasound as a valuable imaging modality in the assessment of the annular pulley system of the toes, describing their normal sonographic appearance and presenting some illustrative pathological cases.

Authors

  • Federico Pistoia
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Genoa, Italy.
  • Marta Macciò
    Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Radiology Section, University of Genova, Via Pastore 1, Genoa, Italy. marta.maccio@gmail.com.
  • Maria Elena Susi
    Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Radiology Section, University of Genova, Via Pastore 1, Genoa, Italy.
  • Riccardo Picasso
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Genoa, Italy.
  • Federico Zaottini
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Genoa, Italy.
  • Giovanni Marcenaro
    Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Radiology Section, University of Genova, Via Pastore 1, Genoa, Italy.
  • Simone Rinaldi
    Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Radiology Section, University of Genova, Via Pastore 1, Genoa, Italy.
  • Maribel Miguel Perez
    Departamento de Patología y Terapéutica Experimental, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de La Salud (Campus de Bellvitge), Unidad de Anatomía y Embriología Humana, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Antonio Quaglio
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Genoa, Italy.
  • Matteo Formica
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Genoa, Italy.
  • Carlo Martinoli
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, Genoa, Italy.

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