Procedure-oriented sectional anatomy of the foot

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Radiology
• Anatomy

Background:

• Procedure-oriented joint anatomy studies are crucial for clinical practice.
• Accurate anatomical understanding is vital for effective foot and ankle interventions.
• Ultrasound guidance is increasingly used in clinical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review foot and ankle anatomy relevant to clinical procedures.
• To present anatomically correct schematics for common forefoot procedures.
• To highlight key anatomic landmarks for safe and accurate needle placement.

Main Methods:

• Development of anatomically correct axial schematics for the foot.
• Creation of cross-sectional schematics of the ankle.
• Selection of cross-section levels and planes to emphasize injection landmarks.

Main Results:

• Axial schematics illustrate foot anatomy for forefoot procedures.
• Cross-sectional ankle schematics correlate with imaging projections.
• Schematics highlight important anatomic landmarks for needle guidance.

Conclusions:

• The presented schematics enhance visualization of foot and ankle anatomy for procedures.
• These visuals can lead to safer and more precise needle procedures.
• This series concludes with a focus on foot and ankle anatomy for clinical application.