Elasticity standard values of the Achilles tendon assessed with acoustic radiation force impulse elastography on healthy volunteers: a cross section study

Abstract Background To determine normal values for acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) shear wave elastography of the Achilles tendon. Methods Using the VTIQ mode with the Acuson S3000™ (Siemens Healthcare, Erlangen, Germany), we measured the shear wave velocity (SWV) in m/s and the diameter in...

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Main Authors: Jonas Wakker, Wolfgang Kratzer, Tilmann Graeter, Julian Schmidberger, PhD for the Elasto Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2056-0