Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population
<b>Objective</b>: This prospective study aims to investigate the feasibility of Shear-Wave Elastography (SWE) for assessing the mechanical properties of the normal supraspinatus tendon and describing the elastographic features of the supraspinatus tendon under different loading condition...
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| author | Arash Azhideh Peyman Mirghaderi Sara Haseli William D. Lack Karen C. Takatani Liisa C. Hammer Kevin F. Malik Hannah Tifft Kyle Griffith Majid Chalian |
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| description | <b>Objective</b>: This prospective study aims to investigate the feasibility of Shear-Wave Elastography (SWE) for assessing the mechanical properties of the normal supraspinatus tendon and describing the elastographic features of the supraspinatus tendon under different loading conditions and positions. <b>Methods</b>: Twenty healthy volunteers (10 males and 10 females, aged 18–25 years) were examined by SWE using an 18-4 MHz linear array transducer. The elasticity of the supraspinatus tendon of the dominant hand was measured at three distinct locations: the insertion, middle, and myotendinous junction of the tendon. These measurements were taken under various conditions, including non-loading and the application of 5, 10, and 20 lb forces at five different positions. <b>Results</b>: The average elasticity was 69.2 ± 26.5 kilopascals across all positions and forces, with the middle part of the tendon exhibiting the highest elasticity (72.6 ± 6.2 kPa). An ascending trend in elasticity was observed by increasing the applied load, and the highest elasticity was observed with a 20 lb load. Determining the normal elasticity of the tendon is an important clinical implication, as understanding what is normal is essential for identifying pathological conditions. <b>Conclusions</b>: SWE is a feasible and promising technology for the collection of data on how the supraspinatus tendon behaves under loading conditions. There is a need for further study to better understand tendon response to activity and resultant injuries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dddcc45f90f14252aa2f901cc96bb1032025-08-20T01:49:20ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182025-04-01159113210.3390/diagnostics15091132Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy PopulationArash Azhideh0Peyman Mirghaderi1Sara Haseli2William D. Lack3Karen C. Takatani4Liisa C. Hammer5Kevin F. Malik6Hannah Tifft7Kyle Griffith8Majid Chalian9Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USADivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USADivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USADepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USABoeing Research & Technology, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA 98108, USABoeing Research & Technology, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA 98108, USABoeing Research & Technology, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA 98108, USABoeing Research & Technology, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA 98108, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USADivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA<b>Objective</b>: This prospective study aims to investigate the feasibility of Shear-Wave Elastography (SWE) for assessing the mechanical properties of the normal supraspinatus tendon and describing the elastographic features of the supraspinatus tendon under different loading conditions and positions. <b>Methods</b>: Twenty healthy volunteers (10 males and 10 females, aged 18–25 years) were examined by SWE using an 18-4 MHz linear array transducer. The elasticity of the supraspinatus tendon of the dominant hand was measured at three distinct locations: the insertion, middle, and myotendinous junction of the tendon. These measurements were taken under various conditions, including non-loading and the application of 5, 10, and 20 lb forces at five different positions. <b>Results</b>: The average elasticity was 69.2 ± 26.5 kilopascals across all positions and forces, with the middle part of the tendon exhibiting the highest elasticity (72.6 ± 6.2 kPa). An ascending trend in elasticity was observed by increasing the applied load, and the highest elasticity was observed with a 20 lb load. Determining the normal elasticity of the tendon is an important clinical implication, as understanding what is normal is essential for identifying pathological conditions. <b>Conclusions</b>: SWE is a feasible and promising technology for the collection of data on how the supraspinatus tendon behaves under loading conditions. There is a need for further study to better understand tendon response to activity and resultant injuries.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/9/1132elastographyshear wavesupraspinatus tendonelasticitymechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | Arash Azhideh Peyman Mirghaderi Sara Haseli William D. Lack Karen C. Takatani Liisa C. Hammer Kevin F. Malik Hannah Tifft Kyle Griffith Majid Chalian Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population Diagnostics elastography shear wave supraspinatus tendon elasticity mechanical properties |
| title | Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population |
| title_full | Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population |
| title_fullStr | Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population |
| title_short | Assessing Supraspinatus Tendon Elasticity at Different Locations and Loading Conditions Using Ultrasound Shear-Wave Elastography in Young Healthy Population |
| title_sort | assessing supraspinatus tendon elasticity at different locations and loading conditions using ultrasound shear wave elastography in young healthy population |
| topic | elastography shear wave supraspinatus tendon elasticity mechanical properties |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/9/1132 |
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