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Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology 9/2005

01.09.2005 | Review Article

Ultrasound of tendon tears. Part 1: general considerations and upper extremity

verfasst von: Stefano Bianchi, Carlo Martinoli, Ibrahim Fikry Abdelwahab

Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology | Ausgabe 9/2005

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Abstract

The role of ultrasound (US) in assessing musculoskeletal disorders is persistently increasing because of its low cost, readiness, noninvasiveness, and possibility of allowing a dynamic examination. Secondary to increased sport practice, tendon tears are more frequently observed in daily medical practice. They deserve early diagnosis to allow proper treatment that can limit functional impairment. The aim of this review article is twofold: to illustrate the US appearance of normal tendons and to describe the US findings of the most common tendon tears.
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Metadaten
Titel
Ultrasound of tendon tears. Part 1: general considerations and upper extremity
verfasst von
Stefano Bianchi
Carlo Martinoli
Ibrahim Fikry Abdelwahab
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2005
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Skeletal Radiology / Ausgabe 9/2005
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-005-0956-1

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