Ultrasonographic examination of injuries to the achilles tendon in @entity235 and XXXX .

@entity235 @entity397 @entity1796 @entity468 @entity1795
The value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of lesions of the Achilles tendon was Investigated in 42 @entity235 and seven @entity468 . A standardised four-part ultrasonographic examination was established. Linear transducers with a frequency of more than 7.5 MHz were used. Ultrasonography allowed identification and differentiation of total @entity397 and the differentiation of partial @entity397 into deep or superficial @entity397 , or those comprising muscular tears. The healing process could be monitored and imaged using this technique. Suture material was readily visible in surgically treated cases. Displacement of the superficial @entity1795 could be identified. In such cases, the tendon tissue was seen either medially or laterally to the calcaneus. The healing process of the Achilles tendon could also be documented using ultrasonography. However, it was not possible to determine the age of the injury and the exact end of the healing process. Ultrasonography therefore proved to be an excellent diagnostic method for imaging lesions of the Achilles tendon and associated injuries in @entity235 and @entity468 . After physical examination, the technique should be the next logical step in the evaluation of a suspected @entity1796 .
