Reliability of Sonoelastography Measurements of Lower Limb Tendon Properties: A Systematic Review

This study investigated the reliability of sonoelastography techniques in quantifying lower limb tendon elasticity. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science and CINAHL. The quality of the selected papers was evaluated using the Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies and the Quality Appraisal Tool for Studies of Diagnostic Reliability checklist. Reliability values were extracted and synthesized. Twenty-four studies were included and were divided by the two main technologies used: strain and shear-wave elastography.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research