Publications
Inter-rater reliability of an ultrasound protocol to evaluate the anterolateral ligament of the knee Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Objectives: The aim of this study was to validate an ultrasound protocol for evaluating the anterolateral ligament of the knee. Methods: A Thiel technique cadaveric specimen was used to validate an optimal scanning position and develop an ultrasound protocol to evaluate the anterolateral ligament. Three musculoskeletal sonographers acquired short-and long-axis images of the anterolateral ligament in 36 knees from 18 healthy volunteers. ...
The Challenges of Measuring in vivo Knee Collateral Ligament Strains using Quantitative Ultrasound KU Leuven
Ultrasound of the elbow with emphasis on detailed assessment of ligaments, tendons, and nerves Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
The high resolution and dynamic capability of ultrasound make it an excellent tool for assessment of superficial structures. The ligaments, tendons, and nerves about the elbow can be fully evaluated with ultrasound. The medial collateral ligament consists of an anterior and posterior band that can easily be identified. The lateral ligament complex consists of the radial collateral ligament, ulnar insertion of the annular ligament, and lateral ...
Validated Ultrasound Speckle Tracking Method for Measuring Strains of Knee Collateral Ligaments In-Situ during Varus/Valgus Loading KU Leuven
Sensitivity of Model-Based Predictions of Post-TKA Kinematic Behavior to Residual Errors in Ultrasound-Based Knee Collateral Ligament Strain Assessment KU Leuven
Calibration of Holzapfel-Gasser-Ogden collateral ligament properties in a hybrid post-arthroplasty knee joint model for laxity testing KU Leuven
Tenogenically induced allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of proximal suspensory ligament desmitis in a horse Ghent University
Ankle and midfoot ligaments Vrije Universiteit Brussel
We present a detailed overview of anatomical and US features of ankle and midfoot ligaments based on our own dissections and cadaver studies as well as US imaging in cadavers and volunteers. The ligament anatomy about the ankle and midfoot is complex. Most ligaments are superficial and hence very well accessible for US. US technique to obtain optimal visualization however is difficult and requires a learning curve. We discuss US technique in ...