{"title":"Ultrasonographic insights into the complex anatomy and biomechanical dynamics of the Achilles tendon and its fascicles: a pictorial essay.","authors":"Stella Salvatore Massimo, Vita Fabio, Suhel Gabriele Al Khayyat, Donati Danilo, Ciampi Barbara, Becciolini Marco, Tedeschi Roberto, Faldini Cesare, Galletti Stefano","doi":"10.1007/s40477-025-00987-z","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This pictorial essay clarifies the complex anatomical and ultrasonographic features of the Achilles tendon. Utilizing high-frequency ultrasound probes (12-18 MHz), the study visualizes the tripartite segmentation of the tendon as it relates to anatomical fascicles. Notably, there is variability in the ultrasound visibility of fascicles and this partition influences biomechanical properties and susceptibility to injury. This essay not only enhances the understanding of Achilles tendon anatomy but also underscores the importance of anatomical knowledge for comprehending associated pathologies. The findings suggest potential areas for further research into tendon pathology, facilitating the development of targeted rehabilitation strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51528,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Ultrasound","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40477-025-00987-z","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING","Score":null,"Total":0}
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This pictorial essay clarifies the complex anatomical and ultrasonographic features of the Achilles tendon. Utilizing high-frequency ultrasound probes (12-18 MHz), the study visualizes the tripartite segmentation of the tendon as it relates to anatomical fascicles. Notably, there is variability in the ultrasound visibility of fascicles and this partition influences biomechanical properties and susceptibility to injury. This essay not only enhances the understanding of Achilles tendon anatomy but also underscores the importance of anatomical knowledge for comprehending associated pathologies. The findings suggest potential areas for further research into tendon pathology, facilitating the development of targeted rehabilitation strategies.
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The Journal of Ultrasound is the official journal of the Italian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB). The journal publishes original contributions (research and review articles, case reports, technical reports and letters to the editor) on significant advances in clinical diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic applications, clinical techniques, the physics, engineering and technology of ultrasound in medicine and biology, and in cross-sectional diagnostic imaging. The official language of Journal of Ultrasound is English.
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