Musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis prediction of Achilles tendon rupture
Achilles tendon rupture(ATR)has a high incidence in clinical practice,which seriously affects the activities of daily living.As a result,it is especially important to achieve functional recovery after ATR as soon as possible.MRI has a high diagnostic value for ATR,but it is not the first choice for clinical exams due to the high cost.As a new technology applied to sports injuries,musculoskeletal ultrasound can clearly distinguish subcutaneous tissue,Achilles tendon,aponeurosis,and surrounding connective tissue,and thus has been widely used in the diagno-sis and treatment of ATR and its prognosis prediction.This article reviews the application progress of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis prediction of ATR,aiming to provide reference for further clini-cal research on ATR.