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Paul J Spicer1, Aaron D Fain2, Steven B Soliman3
1Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street HX-315D, Lexington, KY 40536, USA; Division of Breast Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street HX-315D, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
Abstract:
This article focuses on common sports-related injuries that are amenable to diagnosis by diagnostic ultrasonography. These injuries include rotator cuff-tears, lateral epicondylitis, distal biceps tendon tears, and anterior talofibular ligament injuries. The anatomy, scanning techniques, mechanism of injury, and sonographic appearance of each injury are discussed.
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