Achilles Tendons: Clinical Relevance of Neovascularization Diagnosed with Power Doppler US

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Authors

Marco Zanetti · Universitätsklinik Balgrist

Alexander Metzdorf

Hans‐Peter Kundert

Hans Ulrich Zollinger

Patrick Vienne

Burkhardt Seifert

Juerg Hodler

Abstract

Although neovascularization is a specific sign for pain, it does not indicate an unfavorable outcome. Conversely, tendon inhomogeneity seems to be associated with an unfavorable outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Tendon Structure and Treatment Shoulder Injury and Treatment Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology

Volume 227, Issue 2, pp. 556-560

DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2272012069

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