Haron Obaid1, Andrew Nealon, David Connell. 1. Department of Radiology, Doncaster and Bassetlaw National Health Service Foundation Trust, Armthorpe Rd., Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom. haron@doctors.org.uk
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of sonography in assessing side strain in athletes. CONCLUSION: Sonography is a useful tool for imaging the lateral abdominal musculature in patients with side strain, which occurs as a result of tearing of the internal oblique muscle from the lower four ribs or costal cartilage. Sonographic findings can be used to confirm the diagnosis, localize the site, and assess the characteristics of a tear.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of sonography in assessing side strain in athletes. CONCLUSION: Sonography is a useful tool for imaging the lateral abdominal musculature in patients with side strain, which occurs as a result of tearing of the internal oblique muscle from the lower four ribs or costal cartilage. Sonographic findings can be used to confirm the diagnosis, localize the site, and assess the characteristics of a tear.