by MSK Australia | Jan 14, 2019 | Ankle, Lower Limb
CLINICAL INFORMATION 56yo male suffered a seizure in the bathroom 4 weeks ago (first known seizure, of unknown cause). Once regained consciousness, multiple abrasions and bruises noted, with painful weightbearing on left foot. XR FINDINGS Widening of the lisfranc... 
by MSK Australia | Aug 22, 2018 | Lower Limb
CLINICAL INFORMATION 1/52 history of calf pain post take off with pain on resisted plantar flexion. ULTRASOUND FINDINGS A focal tear involving the lateral intramuscular aponeurosis of the Soleus muscle is noted. This is classed as a Grade 2 strain as there is... 
by MSK Australia | Jun 1, 2018 | Ankle, Bone, Lower Limb
Tarsal coalition describes the complete or partial union of two or more bones in the foot. This developmental fusion is commonly symptomatic when partially fused, leading to the pseudo-joint (cartilaginous or fibrous union) undergoing increased mechanical stress. This... 
by MSK Australia | Feb 19, 2018 | Knee, Lower Limb
CLINICAL INFORMATION 20yo high level soccer player complaining of click at posterior knee on leg extension 6 months post knee hyper extension injury. ULTRASOUND FINDINGS The patient was asked to reproduce the click which was visualised under dynamic ultrasound... 
by MSK Australia | Feb 19, 2018 | Hip, Lower Limb, Uncategorized
An active 47yo male with no history of trauma presented with acute onset anteromedial thigh pain, pain on weight bearing and limited ROM. The patient was scanned supine and a large hip joint effusion was noted. The clinical presentation along with the hip joint... 
