Sonographic appearance of side strain injury.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of sonography in assessing side strain in athletes.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Obaid
Haron
H
Department of Radiology, Doncaster and Bassetlaw National Health Service Foundation Trust, Armthorpe Rd., Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom. haron@doctors.org.uk
Nealon
Andrew
A
Connell
David
D
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002356:Cartilage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult