Complete Physio

Ever wondered what a Baker’s cyst looks like on transverse diagnostic ultrasound?

In this video, Chris Myers from Complete Physio talks through a real-time ultrasound image of a Baker’s cyst, explaining how these fluid-filled swellings develop at the back of the knee and what clinicians look for during assessment.

Diagnostic ultrasound is a fantastic tool for visualising soft tissue structures dynamically, helping us differentiate between causes of posterior knee pain and swelling, and guide appropriate treatment and rehabilitation.

What does a fibula look like on ultrasound after ORIF removal?

In this video, Chris Myers from Complete Physio talks through an ultrasound scan of a patient who sustained a significant fibular fracture requiring ORIF surgery with a plate and 9 screws.

Following removal of the metalwork, ultrasound gives a fascinating insight into the healing bone and surrounding soft tissue changes.

Chris explains what can be visualised on diagnostic ultrasound, including the cortical irregularity left behind from the previous fixation, post-surgical changes and how imaging can help assess healing and ongoing symptoms following major ankle injury and surgery.

Diagnostic ultrasound is an excellent tool for dynamic assessment of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly when monitoring recovery after trauma or orthopaedic procedures.