Imaging of Muscle Injuries

LLS Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2005;8:191-201

Muscle injuries are common, particularly in sports medicine. Muscle injuries comprise those due to indirect trauma, including delayed onset muscle soreness and muscle strains, and those due to direct trauma, including muscle laceration and contusion. This illustrated review article demonstrates the use of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the examination of muscle injuries and their complications.