Prevalence of Sonographic Achilles Tendon, Patellar Tendon, and Plantar Fascia Abnormalities in Division I Collegiate Athletes From a Variety of Sports.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ultrasound abnormalities in the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon, and plantar fascia among a large cohort of collegiate student-athletes.

Design

Observational cross-sectional study.

Setting

Three Division I institutions.

Participants

243 student-athletes participated in this study. Exclusion criteria included those younger than 18 years or who underwent prior surgery/amputation of structures, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgeries with patellar tendon grafts.

Interventions

Ultrasound examination of the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon, and plantar fascia of each leg was performed. An experienced sonographer reviewed each tendon video in a blinded manner, with a separate experienced s

SUBMITTER: Cushman DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10838354 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature