MR imaging of sports-related muscle injuries
Yang, C.W.; Liu, G.C.; Chen, H.Y.; Wang, M.L.; Lin, M.B.; Kuo, Y.T.
Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi 10(4): 203-209
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0257-5655 PMID: 8007050 Document Number: 429988
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the thighs of 26 baseball athletes and one softball athlete were studied to evaluate muscle injuries. We documented the abnormalities present in MR imaging after a muscle injury and evaluated the role of MR imaging in muscle injuries. Fifteen of the athletes showed muscle abnormalities in MR images. These include muscle strains without tear, muscle tear, scar and chronic tendon injury. Having the advantages of high tissue contrast and multiplanar display capability, MR allowed direct visualization of the injured muscles and characterization of traumatic lesions. We conclude that MR could be a good imaging modality for evaluating muscle injuries.