Background Ultrasound (US) imaging is commonly used to visualise tendon structure. It is not clear whether the presence of structural abnormalities in asymptomatic tendons predicts the development of ...

1 Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2 Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia Methods: Forty five patients with symptoms in 57 ...

An ultrasound allows the doctor to specifically pinpoint where the inflammation is in the Achilles. The procedure is done in real time, where the radiologist can see the tendon in motion.

Ultrasound (US) examination of the Achilles tendon and painful joints was performed. All examinations were carried out using a high frequency linear transducer (7±12 MHz, Logiq 5, General Electric).

Examination was suspicious of Achilles tendon rupture. Ultrasound examination showed bilateral full-thickness Achilles tendon ruptures. Further questioning disclosed that the patient had finished a ...

Movement of the tendon is observed in real-time. Further, Color-Doppler ultrasound can also assess blood flow in the region. Minor to moderate Achilles tendonitis usually heals on its own.

Your physician may use musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose conditions such as an Achilles tendon tear. Musculoskeletal ultrasound improves accuracy when treating you with steroid injections in the ...