Ultrasound imaging in professional soccer: when is it adequate?

Ultrasound imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of injuries in professional soccer players. With the rapid increase in the availability of hand-held portable ultrasound devices and the pressure to make timely and accurate diagnosis in professional soccer where r...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2023-12
Main Authors: C P, O 'Neill, E L, Gerety, A J, Grainger
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Ultrasound imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of injuries in professional soccer players. With the rapid increase in the availability of hand-held portable ultrasound devices and the pressure to make timely and accurate diagnosis in professional soccer where return to play time is crucial, ultrasound imaging is an essential diagnostic tool. In this article, we discuss examples of injuries that can be adequately assessed by ultrasound imaging alone and injuries where ultrasound imaging provides a useful first step to guide further investigation and management.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-023-04551-w