Published online Sep 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i26.5922
Revised: June 17, 2024
Accepted: June 27, 2024
Published online: September 16, 2024
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Real-time shear wave elastography (SWE) is a non-invasive imaging technique used to measure tissue stiffness by generating and tracking shear waves in real time. This advanced ultrasound-based method provides quantitative information regarding tissue elasticity, offering valuable insights into the mechanical pro
To explore the practical value of real-time SWE for assessing Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.
A total of 60 participants were enrolled in the present study, and differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons were compared among the following categories: (1) Age: 55-60, 60-65, and 65-70-years-old; (2) Sex: Male and female; (3) Laterality: Left and right sides; (4) Tendon state: Relaxed and tense state; and (5) Tendon segment: Proximal, middle, and distal.
There were no significant differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons when comparing by age or sex (P > 0.05). There were, however, signi
Real-time SWE plays a significant role compared to other examination methods in the evaluation of Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.
Core Tip: We aimed to quantify Achilles tendon stiffness in older adults using real-time shear wave elastography (SWE) technology, and to analyze the overall change in Achilles tendon elasticity at different ages. Sixty participants were enrolled in the present study, and the differences in the elastic moduli of the bilateral Achilles tendons were compared among participants of different ages and sexes, as well as those with different tendon sides, states, and segments. After the research, we concluded that real-time SWE plays a significant role compared to other examination methods in the evaluation of Achilles tendon hardness in older adults.