Is musculoskeletal pain associated with increased muscle stiffness? Evidence map and critical appraisal of muscle measurements using shear wave elastography

A Haueise, G Le Sant, A Eisele‐Metzger… - Clinical Physiology …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction and Aims Approximately 21% of the world's population suffers from
musculoskeletal conditions, often associated with sensations of stiff muscles. Targeted …

[HTML][HTML] Chinese ultrasound doctors association guideline on operational standards for 2-D shear wave elastography examination of musculoskeletal tissues

J Zhu, L Qiu, D Ta, X Hua, H Liu, H Zhang, J Li… - Ultrasound in Medicine …, 2024 - Elsevier
The Ultrasound Physician Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association sought to
develop evidence-based recommendations on the operational standards for 2-D shear …

[HTML][HTML] Performance evaluation of commercial and non-commercial shear wave elastography implementations for vascular applications

JT Pruijssen, FHBM Schreuder, J Wilbers… - Ultrasonics, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Shear wave elastography (SWE) is mainly used for stiffness estimation of large,
homogeneous tissues, such as the liver and breasts. However, little is known about its …

[PDF][PDF] Quantifying Mechanical Properties of the Patella and Achilles Tendon Using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography

W Berrigan, K Cipriano, K Easley, K Mautner - 2023 - preprints.org
(1) Background: Patella and achilles tendon injuries have become increasingly prevalent
due to an increasingly active population. These injuries can cause significant dysfunction …