Virtual touch IQ elastography in evaluation of Achilles tendon in patients with chronic renal failure

ConclusionThe thickness and stiffness of tendon can be effectively evaluated with sonoelastography. The thickness of the Achilles tendon did not significantly differ between the patients with CRF and healthy subjects. However, the stiffness of the Achilles tendon measured with VTIQ elastography was demonstrated to be increased in the patients with CRF.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research