Sonographic evaluation of injuries to the pectoralis muscles

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2005 Apr;184(4):1205-11. doi: 10.2214/ajr.184.4.01841205.

Abstract

Objective: Our aim was to show the application of high-resolution sonography for grading and defining athletic and nonathletic injuries to the pectoralis muscles.

Conclusion: Sonography provides dynamic high-resolution imaging for the diagnosis and grading of injuries to the pectoralis muscles.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pectoralis Muscles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pectoralis Muscles / injuries*
  • Ultrasonography