Traumatic soft tissue strain injuries of the lower extremities in high-performance athletes
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Athletic injuries, Magnetic resonance imaging, Avulsion, FasciaAbstract
Traumatic soft-tissue strain injuries of the lower imbs are rare in the general population but occur more frequently in high-performance athletes. It is essential to understand the imaging characteristics of these injuries in order to make an accurate diagnosis, enable optimal treatment, and ensure an early and safe return to competition. A series of cases are presented illustrating the most common traumatic injuries of the lower limbs from the hip to the ankle, including avulsion fractures of the hip and the knee; and a traction injury of the flexor retinaculum of the ankle.
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