Best Practice Case Studies-Plantar Hindfoot

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video features a presentation by Ryan Kruse on diagnosing and evaluating plantar hindfoot pain using ultrasound. Ryan explains his step-by-step approach to identify the causes of plantar hindfoot pain, emphasizing the need to differentiate between common conditions like plantar fasciitis and other potential causes such as nerve entrapments or fat pad issues. He outlines his comprehensive scanning protocol, which includes examining the plantar fascia, fat pad, calcaneus, and medial ankle nerves, with a particular focus on identifying mimickers of plantar fasciitis. Ryan emphasizes the importance of accurately describing findings in ultrasound reports and using the summary section to clarify the diagnostic implications for referring providers. Throughout the presentation, he provides examples of ultrasound images that illustrate common pathologies and discusses strategies for distinguishing between conditions such as plantar fasciopathy and fibromas. The presentation underscores the complexity of diagnosing foot pain and highlights ultrasound as a valuable diagnostic tool. Ryan's approach is thorough, aiming to ensure no potential pathology is overlooked, ultimately guiding effective treatment planning.

Meta Tag

Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 17

Topic Foot

Keywords

3rd Edition, CASE 17

3rd Edition

Foot

plantar hindfoot pain

ultrasound diagnosis

plantar fasciitis

nerve entrapments

fat pad issues

diagnostic protocols

ultrasound imaging