Radiologic evaluation of tendon injuries

This article reviews the imaging choices available to assess the tendons of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and wrist. Principles of tendon imaging and fundamental considerations of computer-derived image techniques are briefly discussed, with particular reference to magnetic resonance imaging. Although...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 11; no. 3; p. 579
Main Author Pope, C F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1992
Subjects
Ankle Injuries - diagnosis
Ankle Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Knee Injuries - diagnosis
Knee Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Shoulder Injuries
Tendon Injuries - diagnosis
Tendon Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:This article reviews the imaging choices available to assess the tendons of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and wrist. Principles of tendon imaging and fundamental considerations of computer-derived image techniques are briefly discussed, with particular reference to magnetic resonance imaging. Although the criteria used to classify various tendon abnormalities are provided, the clinical role of imaging is emphasized.
ISSN:0278-5919
DOI:10.1016/S0278-5919(20)30508-1