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Medial knee pain is commonplace in clinical practice and ultrasound assessment of the tibial collateral ligament‐medial meniscus complex is increasingly becoming a valuable examination tool in the outpatient setting. In the pertinent literature, basic sonographic protocols have been proposed to evaluate the medial compartment of the knee joint. Using high‐frequency ultrasound probes and high‐level ultrasound machines; we matched the histo‐anatomical features of the tibial collateral ligament‐medial meniscus complex and its different sonographic patterns in physiological/pathological conditions to define a standardized (layer‐by‐layer) sonographic approach. Moreover, high‐sensitive power Doppler assessments have also been performed to evaluate the nearby microcirculation. Modern ultrasound equipment appears to provide optimal “sonographic dissection” of the tibial collateral ligament‐medial meniscus complex for its various physiological/pathological patterns. Likewise, high‐sensitive power Doppler allows clear visualization of the microcirculation as regards the local ligamentous and capsular structures. In clinical practice, using adequate technological equipment, a detailed sonographic assessment of the tibial collateral ligament‐medial meniscus complex can be performed. High‐frequency B‐mode ultrasound imaging and high‐sensitive power Doppler perfusion patterns can be matched/integrated with the clinical findings to optimize the management of patients with medial knee pain.