Anisotropy and reproducibility of ultrasound shear wave elastography in patella tendons with and without tendinopathy.

Purpose: Ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) is a tool that can be utilized to assess biomechanical properties of tendons. Anisotropy, an ultrasound imaging artifact has been commonly cited as a potential source of error in the accuracy and reproducibility of SWE. The aim of the study was to assess reproducibility in performing SWE of patella tendons and differences in SWE and anisotropy between normal patella tendons and patellar tendinopathy.

Quantitative ultrasound to assess efficacy of treatment for neck somatic dysfunctions: a feasibility study.

Context: Neck pain is a common complaint in healthcare clinics. Although the pathogenesis of neck pain is often multifactorial, trapezius muscle dysfunction has been commonly linked to neck pain. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment modality in treating trapezius muscle dysfunction and neck pain.

Assessment of a vessel and tissue-sealing device for ovariectomy in chickens to evaluate the potential application of the procedure to other avian species.

Objective: To assess the feasibility of a novel technique involving a vessel and tissue-sealing device (VTSD) for ovariectomy in chickens to evaluate the potential application of the procedure to other avian species.

Animals: 20 domestic laying hens (), of which 10 were immature (< 4 months old) and 10 were adults (> 18 months old).

Procedures: Ovariectomy was performed with a VTSD through a left lateral celiotomy.