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Ultrasound Tissue Characterization of Human Achilles Tendon by Stability Quantification of Echo Patterns
Published on: September 5, 2025
Ultrasound diagnosis of a patellar tendon rupture
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544, USA.
Abstract:
Many forward units are being deployed with portable ultrasound capability. We describe a case of a patient with a complete patellar tendon rupture that was diagnosed in the deployed environment using a portable ultrasound. Military physicians can benefit from sonographic evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal injuries in a deployed setting. The information they gain can assist them in giving better care to their patients and in making decisions on patient evacuation.

