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J Ultrasound. 2013 Mar 02;16(4):215-22. doi: 10.1007/s40477-013-0010-4. eCollection 2013 Mar 02.

Complications of muscle injuries.

Journal of ultrasound

F Alessandrino, G Balconi

Affiliations

  1. Foundation IRCCS, Policlinico San Matteo, Institute of Radiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
  2. Unità Operativa di Radiologia Diagnostica, Ospedale San Raffaele sede di Turro, Milan, Italy.

PMID: 24432177 PMCID: PMC3846951 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-013-0010-4

Abstract

Muscle injuries can be classified into strain injuries and contusions. Depending on the type of injury, different complications may occur, which in turn can be divided into early, intermediate and delayed complications. A prompt diagnosis of complications allows early treatment and permits to avoid harmful sequelae. Imaging studies, ultrasonography in particular, allow (recognizing) the assessment of complications whenever clinically suspected. In this article the most frequent complications of muscle injuries are presented.

Keywords: Complications; Muscle injuries; Ultrasound

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