Doppler ultrasound examination revealed signs of tendinosis with significant neovascularity, formed by immature tortuous and dilated vessels into intratendinous mass (Figure 1A). Furthermore, color Doppler scans showed areas of intratendinousedema in the proximal patellar-tendon interface (Figure 1A). After discussing the various treatment options, the patient opted to try etamsylate injection ...

The long head of the biceps (LHB) is commonly implicated in shoulder pathology due to its anatomic course and intimacy with the rotator cuff and superior labrum of the glenoid. Treatment of tendinosis of the LHB may be required secondary to partial thickness tears, instability/subluxation, associated rotator cuff tears, or SLAP (superior labrum, anterior to posterior) lesions. Treatment options...

Tendinosis is now understood as the result of a failed tendon healing process regardless of where it occurs in the body. Current noninvasive therapeutic alternatives are anti-inflammatory in nature and outcomes are unpredictable at best. The benefit of invasive alternatives resides in the induction of the healing response as demonstrated in pre-clinical and clinical studies in cardiology and or...

For specific indications, ultrasound is an inexpensive and efficient alternative to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the ankle and foot. In addition to the tendons, the anterior joint, retrocalcaneal bursa, ligaments, plantar fascia, and soft tissues can be imaged with ultrasound. Tenosynovitis, tendon tears and tendinosis, joint effusions, intra-articular loose bodies, ganglion cysts, planta...

The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the tendo Achillis is discussed. Some of the pathological processes which occur in Achilles tendinopathy can be identified by ultrasound, which may also be used to direct local treatment.

BACKGROUND Intratendinous Doppler activity has been interpreted as an equivalent of neovessels in the Achilles tendon and as a sign of tendinosis (AT). AIM To evaluate the vascular response as indicated by color Doppler activity after repeated loading of both symptomatic and non-symptomatic Achilles tendons. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ten non-trained, healthy subjects ran 5 km. Ultrasound (US) Do...