TENDON

Dec 14 2024HEALTH

MRI Magic: 3D vs. 2D for Detecting Peroneal Tendon Injuries

Do you know why it's important to get a clear picture of your tendons? Well, let's find out! This study looked at how well MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can spot peroneal tendon issues. These are tendons in your ankle that help you move your foot side to side. The thing is, regular 2D MRIs might not show the whole story. So, researchers checked out both 2D and 3D ...

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Knee Slope Affects ACL Graft Healing

You might not think much about the shape of your knee, but it turns out it could play a big role in how well your ACL graft heals after surgery. A study found that when the back of your shinbone (called the tibia) slopes more, it's linked to higher signal intensity on MRI scans two years after ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendons. This means the healing and rem...

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