Ultrasonographic insights into the complex anatomy and biomechanical dynamics of the Achilles tendon and its fascicles: a pictorial essay

被引：1

作者：

Massimo, Stella Salvatore ^{[1
]}

Fabio, Vita ^{[2
]}

Al Khayyat, Suhel Gabriele ^{[3
]}

Danilo, Donati ^{[4
,5
]}

Barbara, Ciampi ^{[1
]}

Marco, Becciolini ^{[1
]}

Roberto, Tedeschi ^{[6
]}

Cesare, Faldini ^{[2
]}

Stefano, Galletti ^{[7
]}

机构：

[1] Santa Chiara Univ Hosp, SIUMB Sch Pisa, Dept Clin & Expt Med, Adv Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Pisa, Italy

[2] IRCCS Ist Ortoped Rizzoli, Orthopaed & Traumatol Clin 1, Bologna, Italy

[3] Univ Siena, Rheumatol Unit, Dept Med Sci Surg & Neurosci, Siena, Italy

[4] Policlin Modena, Phys Therapy & Rehabil Unit, Modena, Italy

[5] Univ Modena & Reggio Emilia, Clin & Expt Med PhD Program, Via Univ 4, I-41121 Modena, Italy

[6] Univ Bologna, Dept Biomed & Neuromotor Sci, Alma Mater Studiorum, Bologna, Italy

[7] Italian Soc Ultrasound Med & Biol, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Sch, Bologna, Italy

来源：

JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND | 2025年 / 28卷 / 02期

关键词：

Achilles tendon; Ultrasound; Achilles tendon fasciculation; Tendinopathy; Retrocalcaneal bursa; TENDINOPATHY; MIDPORTION;

D O I：

10.1007/s40477-025-00987-z

中图分类号：

R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;

摘要：

This pictorial essay clarifies the complex anatomical and ultrasonographic features of the Achilles tendon. Utilizing high-frequency ultrasound probes (12-18 MHz), the study visualizes the tripartite segmentation of the tendon as it relates to anatomical fascicles. Notably, there is variability in the ultrasound visibility of fascicles and this partition influences biomechanical properties and susceptibility to injury. This essay not only enhances the understanding of Achilles tendon anatomy but also underscores the importance of anatomical knowledge for comprehending associated pathologies. The findings suggest potential areas for further research into tendon pathology, facilitating the development of targeted rehabilitation strategies.

引用

页码：505 / 516

页数：12

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