Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 133-136 , September 2010

Ultrasound Evaluation of Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Emmanuel Ehiwe, MSc, PgD Educ, PgC, PgD Uss, DIR

      Affiliations

    • Spire Harpenden Hospital, Hertfordshire, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Emma Ehiwe, MSc, Pgd Educ, PgC, PgD Uss, DIR, Senior Radiographer, Spire Harpenden Hospital, Hertfordshire UK AL5 4BP.
    • ,
  • Chyke I. Ohuegbe, MSc, BSc

      Affiliations

    • In-Health Group, London Diagnostic Project, London, UK
    • ,
  • Rasheed Arogundade, MB, FMCR, FWACS

      Affiliations

    • Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria

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PII: S1939-8654(10)00033-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2010.03.006

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 133-136 , September 2010

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