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A new diagnostic approach to popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

Journal Article · · Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (Print)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/JMRS.121· OSTI ID:22420152
A new method of diagnosing and defining functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is described. By combining ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging techniques with dynamic plantarflexion of the ankle against resistance, functional entrapment can be demonstrated and the location of the arterial occlusion identified. This combination of imaging modalities will also define muscular anatomy for guiding intervention such as surgery or Botox injection.
OSTI ID:
22420152
Journal Information:
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (Print), Journal Name: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (Print) Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 62; ISSN 2051-3895
Country of Publication:
Australia
Language:
English

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