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Ultrasound of Muscle and Tendon Pathology

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Ultrasound (US) is the method of choice for assessing muscles and tendons. Its chief advantages are the ability to provide dynamic scans, low cost, and a practical approach to the patient.

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Monetti, G., Fogli, M., Mele, G. (2017). Ultrasound of Muscle and Tendon Pathology. In: Canata, G., d'Hooghe, P., Hunt, K. (eds) Muscle and Tendon Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-54184-5_7

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