Christianne Kraan, Author at UTC Imaging

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Christianne Kraan

43 articles published

Achieving Precision in Equine Tendon Care: The Power of UTC Imaging

EquineSeptember 3, 202426Views 0Likes 0Comments

by Reinier Offereins - EquineTendon.com Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) is a technology that uses a combination of both hardware and software to assess the fiber composition of your horse’s tendons and ligaments particularly in the distal limb. A key part of this system is the UTC-Tracker, a precise tool that moves the ultrasound probe automatically…

Stay in the Game: Advanced Tendon Health Strategies for Volleyball Athletes

Human, PublicationAugust 8, 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

Patellar tendon health is essential for volleyball players. Knee issues, especially patellar tendinopathy (PT), are prevalent, affecting 14% of non-elite and 45% of elite athletes. Male players are nearly twice as likely to experience PT compared to female players. This condition can significantly hinder an athlete’s performance, making effective prevention crucial. Study Insights A study…

5 Remarkable UTC Benefits to Treat Tendinopathy in Your Patients

General, HumanJuly 23, 202422Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tendon injuries, like chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy, are challenging for medical specialists. Traditional imaging techniques, such as conventional ultrasound and MRI, have limitations in visualizing subtle tendon changes. Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) offers an innovative way to see and measure these changes. This blog explores 5 remarkable UTC benefits to treat tendinopathy in your patients,…

UTC in Football: Beyond FC Barcelona

HumanApril 2, 202431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pioneering Injury Management with Ultrasound Tissue Characterization UltraSound Tissue Characterization (UTC) is revolutionizing football injury management, offering unparalleled insights into tendon health. While FC Barcelona stands out for its early adoption, numerous elite clubs globally have integrated UTC into their sports science arsenal. This innovative approach allows for the detection of subtle changes in tendon…

Achilles tendon structure improves on UTC imaging over a 5-month pre-season in elite Australian football players

Human, PublicationMarch 20, 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Authors Docking SI, Rosengarten SD, Cook J Publisher Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015 May 5. doi; 10.1111/sms. 12469. Publishing detail PMID: 25943892 Abstract Pre-season injuries are common and may be due to a reintroduction of training loads. Tendons are sensitive to changes in load, making them vulnerable to injury in the…

Monitoring of the repair process of surgically created lesions in equine superficial digital flexor tendons by use of computerized ultrasonography

Equine, Fundamental Research, PublicationMarch 18, 202431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Authors van Schie HT, Bakker EM, Cherdchutham W, Jonker AM, van de Lest CH and van Weeren PR Publisher Am J Vet Res 2009; 70(1): 37-48 Publishing detail PMID: 19119947 Abstract Objective: To evaluate quantitative ultrasonography for objective monitoring of the healing process and prognostication of repair quality in equine superficial digital flexor (SDF)…

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