Acoustoelastography

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Acoustoelastography
Based on Ultrasound

Acoustoelastography is an ultrasound technique that relates ultrasonic wave amplitude changes to a tendon's mechanical properties. [1]

See also the page on the acoustoelastic effect.

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References

  1. Hans, E. C.; Sample, S. J.; Duenwald-Kuehl, S. E.; Vanderby, R.; Muir, P. (2014). "Use of acoustoelastography to evaluate tendon healing after surgical repair of an Achilles mechanism laceration and rehabilitation with a custom tarsal orthotic splint in a dog". Veterinary Record Case Reports. 2 (1): e000046–e000046. doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2014-000046. ISSN   2052-6121.