Connective tissue injury in calf muscle tears and return to play: MRI correlation.

Objective: The aim of our study was to assess a group of patients with calf muscle tears and evaluate the integrity of the connective tissue boundaries and interfaces. Further, we propose a novel MRI grading system based on integrity of the connective tissue and assess any correlation between the grading score and time to return to play. We have also reviewed the anatomy of the calf muscles.

Distal Musculotendinous T Junction Injuries of the Biceps Femoris: An MRI Case Review.

Background: Injury to the distal musculotendinous T junction (DMTJ) of the biceps femoris is a distinct clinical entity that behaves differently from other hamstring injuries due to its complex, multicomponent anatomy and dual innervation. Injury in this region demonstrates a particularly high rate of recurrence, even with prolonged rehabilitation times.

Purpose: To describe the anatomy of the DMTJ of the biceps femoris and analyze the injury patterns seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to aid prognosis and rehabilitation and minimize the risk of recurrence.

Thin section magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted imaging in the detection of acute infratentorial stroke.

Introduction: Magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is the most accurate technique available for demonstrating acute infarction; however, false-negative DWI is higher in the infratentorium due to the limited spatial resolution with conventional 5 mm DWI. The aim of this study was to compare 5 mm DWI with 3 mm DWI in the detection of acute infratentorial infarction.

Methods: A 3 mm DWI sequence of the infratentorium was incorporated into the conventional MRI stroke protocol for the evaluation of patients with vertebrobasilar stroke-like deficits.