Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Lower Extremity Muscle and Tendon Injuries

We used ultrasound to examine 19 patients with muscle and tendon injuries of the lower extremity. Patients ranged in age from 14 to 50 years with a mean of 26.4 years. Injuries included rupture of Achilles tendon, M. C. L., M. triceps surae, M. rectus femoris, M. adductor longus, M. biceps femoris. We used a 7.5MHz convex type probe. Ultrasonography proved useful for evaluating muscle and tendon injuries and for determining the best treatment to use for.