Multi-modal imaging of the subscapularis muscle.

Unlabelled: The subscapularis (SSC) muscle is the most powerful of the rotator cuff muscles, and plays an important role in shoulder motion and stabilization. SSC tendon tear is quite uncommon, compared to the supraspinatus (SSP) tendon, and, most of the time, part of a large rupture of the rotator cuff. Various complementary imaging techniques can be used to obtain an accurate diagnosis of SSC tendon lesions, as well as their extension and muscular impact.

Biomechanical properties of the calcaneal tendon in vivo assessed by transient shear wave elastography.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the elastic and anisotropic properties of normal calcaneal tendon in vivo by transient shear wave elastography (SWE).

Materials And Methods: This study was approved by our institutional ethics committee. Eighty healthy subjects over 18 years of age were prospectively included.

Radiofrequency neurolysis in the management of inguinal neuralgia: preliminary study.

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency (RF) neurolysis (RFN) in the management of refractory inguinal neuralgia.

Materials And Methods: Local institutional review board approval was obtained and written informed consent was waived. Twelve patients 26-75 years of age with chronic (>6 months) inguinal pain refractory to specific medication were included between 2005 and 2011.