Ultrasonography of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee Joint. The State of the Art and the Perspectives

The anterolateral ligament of the knee is an important stabilizer of the knee in relation to internal rotation of the lower leg. Ultrasonographic examination of the anterolateral ligament of the knee joint is a simple and affordable method for its study, it allows to evaluate the femoral and tibial portions, has prospects for improving and improving the understanding of its function. The indication for its implementation is suspicion or confirmed damage to the anterior cruciate ligament. Ultrasonographic studies of the anterolateral ligament are not only important from the perspective of diagnosing its damage, but have already supplemented our understanding of its structure and function. Key words: ultrasonography, anterolateral ligament, knee joint.

1. ESTIMASI JUMLAH ANAK YANG LAHIR BERDASARKAN PEMERIKSAAN ULTRASONOGRAFI TRANSCUTANEUS PADA KAMBING KACANG (Capra Sp.) (Estimation of Foetal Number in Kacang Goat (Capra Sp.) Base on Transcutaneus Ultrasonography)

This research aims to know the accuracy of transcutaneus ultrasonography (USG) to determine number of kacang goat (Capra sp.) foetal. The animals used in this research were 6 goats aged of 1.5-2.5 years old, have a normal estrus cycle and mated naturally. The inspection was conducted after 53 to 97 days of pregnancy. The results showed that two goats were diagnosed as positive single pregnant (one foetus), and the others (four goats) were diagnosed as positive multiple pregnant (two foetus). Two goats were diagnosed single pregnant confirmed at delivered time in which all goats gave birth to one goat. All of the goats diagnosed positive multiple pregnant were gave birth to two goats. The accuracy of using transcutaneus USG to determine the number of single foetus and twins are 100%.Key words: ultrasonography, transcutaneus, accuracy, kacang goat, foetus