Sonoelastography of the Achilles Tendon: Prevalence and Prognostic Value Among Asymptomatic Elite Australian Rules Football Players

Conclusions: Ultrasound and sonoelastography–detected abnormalities were relatively common among the asymptomatic footballers. Greater AP thickness and CSA and also the presence of intratendinous softening and delaminations were associated with the increased risk of developing symptoms. Clinical Relevance: Conventional ultrasound supplement with sonoelastography may be able to identify elite athletes at risk of Achilles tendon injury, which may, in turn, impact therapeutic decisions.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research