Research article summary (published 30 Jan 2001):

The use of beam angulation to overcome anisotropy when viewing human tendon with high frequency linear array ultrasound.

Full Abstract

Anisotropy is the property of tendons, nerves and muscles to vary in their ultrasound appearance depending on the angle of insonation of the incident ultrasound beam. Loss of reflectivity in tendons may also denote underlying disease. We describe beam angulation, a simple technique available with most modern ultrasound machines, which allows the operator to overcome the potential pitfall of anisotropy in ultrasound assessment of peripheral tendons.

Author information

Author/s: Connolly, D J (DJ); Berman, L (L); McNally, E G (EG);

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The British journal of radiology (Br J Radiol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2001-Feb; vol 74 (issue 878) : pp 183-5

Dates: Created 2001/11/22; Completed 2001/12/05; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11718392, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Anisotropy False Positive Reactions Humans

Tendon Injuries - ultrasonography Tendons - ultrasonography Ultrasonography - methods

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