Achilles and patella tendon pain is very common, but the precise nature of the complaint is difficult to diagnose and treat. The new imaging modality of ultrasound tissue characterization (UTC) produces high resolution scans of the tendon, providing an in depth analysis of the health of the tendon tissue. In the future this technology will become indispensable for preventing tendon overload, diagnosing tendon conditions and monitoring rehabilitation.

Quote from Management of Tendinopathies with Ultrasound Tissue Characterization

(SportEX Medicine 2014;61(July):26-30)

UTC plays an important role in monitoring athletes’ tendon health during each phase of the rehabilitation process and for managing in-season tendon pain.

Quote from Management of Tendinopathies with Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (SportEX Medicine 2014;61(July):26-30)