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 ...

Objectives Tendinopathy and fasciopathy are common conditions that can result in time-loss injury in athletes. This study aimed to determine if preseason sonographic abnormalities of the patellar ...

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.

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.