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AMSSM LIBRARY OF SPORTS ULTRASOUND PATHOLOGY


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An educational resource of high-quality, de-identified images and videos displaying common and unique sports ultrasound pathology in case format. Anyone is welcome to submit cases. Please review the submission guidelines attached below.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A 45-year-old female presented with intermittent numbness of the left hand in digits 1-3, worse at night, without significant weakness.
 
Distal Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
A 51-year-old male presented with acute onset severe left knee pain after attempting to snap a branch with a stomping mechanism while camping. Patient reported that the branch "hit him in the knee". He was evaluated and placed in a hinged knee brace locked in extension at an outside ED and referred to clinic. Clinical evaluation 3 days later identified diffuse ecchymosis and palpable defect proximal to the left patella along with a knee extensor lag.
 
Medial Gastrocnemius Tear
A 35-year-old male contractor presented to clinic with non-radiating right mid-calf pain rated as a 5 out of 10 severity. The pain started after repeatedly kicking his work trailer. He had pain with weight-bearing, ankle plantar-flexion, and palpation of the medial head of the gastrocnemius and mid-belly of the soleus. Thompson test was negative.
 
Proximal Patellar Tendon Rupture
A 41-year-old male presented with left knee pain after feeling a pop while playing basketball 6 weeks prior. On exam, there was a palpable defect at the infrapatellar space and weakness with knee extension.
 
Achilles Midportion Tendinopathy
A 50-year-old male recreational runner presented complaining of right posterior ankle pain for 1 year. There was focal thickening of the Achilles tendon on exam.
 
Quadriceps Myositis Ossificans
A 16-year-old male high school football athlete presented after right thigh injury sustained during football practice 2 weeks prior with continued anterior thigh pain with ambulation, knee flexion, and with a decreased range of motion.
 
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
An ambidextrous 60-year-old male presents with acute distal right forearm pain and bruising following an injury as he was getting pulled up by a boat to water ski. The patient felt a popping sensation and immediately experienced pain following the injury. He complained of weakness with forearm flexion and supination at the time of examination.
 
Proximal Patellar Tendinopathy
A 30-year-old male multi-sport athlete presented with a 6-month history of right anterior knee pain. There was a sudden onset of pain when loading to jump while playing volleyball. Pain was described sharp, had been persistent since onset, and worsened with explosive movements. Exam was notable for intact extensor mechanism, although weak and painful with knee extension, and tenderness to palpation of proximal patellar tendon.
 
Distal Clavicle Osteolysis
A physically active 30-year-old male presented to sports medicine clinic for left anterior shoulder pain that was worse during and after performing push-ups. A positive Scarf test was noted.
 
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
A 21-year-old female presented with non-traumatic right heel pain for approximately 3 months. Exam was notable for tenderness on calcaneal squeeze and tenderness to palpation deep to the achilles tendon. Pain was worse with passive and active dorsiflexion of the ankle.
 
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