Acoustic radiation force impulse tissue characterization of the anterior talofibular ligament: a promising noninvasive approach in ankle imaging

Hotfiel, Thilo; Heiß, Rafael; Janka, Rolf; Forst, Raimund; Raithel, Martin; Lutter, Christoph; Gelse, Kolja; Pachowsky, Milena; Golditz, Tobias

doi:10.1080/00913847.2018.1484658

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“…The literature on USE for imaging ligaments is scarce. [64][65][66][67] Joint positioning plays an important role in ligament USE imaging because stretched ligament or relaxed ligament differ substantially. 64 Two articles studied healthy volunteers for the characterization of the anterior talofibular ligament and collateral ligament of the elbow.…”

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“…64 Two articles studied healthy volunteers for the characterization of the anterior talofibular ligament and collateral ligament of the elbow. 65,66 Both concluded that USE could prove useful in evaluation of a ligament injury and in the follow-up of the healing process. 65,66 Gupta et al showed no significant differences in shear wave velocity between the dominant and nondominant arm when examining the ulnar collateral ligament.…”

Section: Ligamentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…65,66 Both concluded that USE could prove useful in evaluation of a ligament injury and in the follow-up of the healing process. 65,66 Gupta et al showed no significant differences in shear wave velocity between the dominant and nondominant arm when examining the ulnar collateral ligament. 65 A similar observation was made by Wu et al when examining the coracohumeral ligament in healthy volunteers (►Fig.…”

Section: Ligamentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Ultrasound Elastography in Musculoskeletal Radiology: Past, Present, and Future

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Taljanovic

et al. 2020

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol

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Ultrasound elastography (USE) is becoming an important adjunct tool in the evaluation of various musculoskeletal (MSK) traumatic conditions and diseases, with an increasing number of applications and publications in recent years. This rapidly evolving technique enhances the conventional ultrasound (US) examination by providing information on the elastic properties of tissue alongside the morphological and vascular information obtained from B-mode US and Doppler imaging. Those performing USE must have basic knowledge of its proper imaging techniques and limitations. In this review article, we place the USE in historical perspective and discuss basic techniques and current applications of USE in the evaluation of various traumatic and pathologic conditions of fasciae, nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and MSK soft tissue masses.

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Section: Ligamentsmentioning

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Ultrasound Elastography in Musculoskeletal Radiology: Past, Present, and Future

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Taljanovic

et al. 2020

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol

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“…For all examinations, the Siemens S2000 ultrasound device (Acuson S2000, Siemens Healthineers, Erlangen, Germany) was chosen for data assessment. The system provides an ARFI based elastosonography option, which has revealed high reliability [14,17,18] and enables to compare conventional ultrasound imaging and ARFI quantification in one setting. To minimize pressure on the muscle tissue, a sufficient amount of ultrasound gel was applied between the skin and the transducer.…”

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“…Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastosonography has been established as a radiation-free method to obtain reliable tissue stiffness [13][14][15]. To our knowledge, there is no study demonstrating the consequences of CWI application on muscle stiffness via ARFI imaging.…”

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Effects of Pre- and Post-Exercise Cold-Water Immersion Therapy on Passive Muscle Stiffness

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Golditz

Mayer

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Background Cold-water immersion (CWI) has become a popular preventive, regenerative and performance-enhancing intervention in various sports. However, its effects on soft tissue, including changes of intramuscular stiffness, are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of CWI on muscle stiffness. Patients/Material and Methods Thirty healthy participants were included and divided into the three following groups (n = 10): 1) post-ESU group: exercise and CWI (post-exercise set-up); 2) control group: exercise without CWI (control condition); 3) pre-ESU group: CWI alone (pre-exercise set-up). Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography was conducted to assess tissue stiffness (shear wave velocity, SWV). Values obtained at resting conditions (baseline, t0) were compared to values post-exercise (t1, for post-ESU group and control group), post-CWI (t2, for post-ESU group and pre-ESU group; rest for control group) and to 60-min follow-up time (t3, for all groups). Data were assessed in superficial and deep muscle tissue (rectus femoris muscle, RF; vastus intermedius muscle, VI). Results For the post-ESU group (CWI post-exercise), there was no significant difference between the time points of measurements: exercise (t1: RF: 1.63 m/s; VI: 1.54 m/s), CWI (t2: RF: 1.63 m/s; VI: 1.53 m/s) and at 60-min follow-up (t3: RF: 1.72 m/s; VI: 1.61 m/s). In the control group, a significant decrease of SWV was found between baseline conditions at t0 and post-exercise (t1) at VI (VI: 1.37 m/s; p = 0.004; RF: 1.59 m/s; p = 0.084). For t2 and t3, no further significant changes were detected. Regarding the pre-exercise set-up (pre-ESU group), a significant decrease in SWV from baseline to t2 in VI (1.60 m/s to 1.49 m/s; VI: p = 0.027) was found. Conclusion This study shows varying influences of CWI on muscle stiffness. Overall, we did not detect any significant effects of CWI on muscle stiffness post-exercise. Muscle stiffness-related effects of CWI differ in the context of a pre- or post-exercise condition and have to be considered in the implementation of CWI to ensure its potential preventive and regenerative benefits.

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Characterizing Musculoskeletal Tissue Mechanics Based on Shear Wave Propagation: A Systematic Review of Current Methods and Reported Measurements

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Acoustic radiation force impulse tissue characterization of the anterior talofibular ligament: a promising noninvasive approach in ankle imaging

Abstract: ARFI seems to be a valuable diagnostic modality and represents a promising imaging marker for the assessment and monitoring of ankle ligaments in the context of acute and chronic ankle instabilities; ARFI could also be used to investigate loading or sport dependent adaptions.

Cited by 11 publications

References 29 publications

Ultrasound Elastography in Musculoskeletal Radiology: Past, Present, and Future

Ultrasound Elastography in Musculoskeletal Radiology: Past, Present, and Future

Effects of Pre- and Post-Exercise Cold-Water Immersion Therapy on Passive Muscle Stiffness

Characterizing Musculoskeletal Tissue Mechanics Based on Shear Wave Propagation: A Systematic Review of Current Methods and Reported Measurements

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