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    What Is Shoulder Elastography?

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    Prof George Murrell

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    https://georgemurrellshoulders.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChiJTpyhxDQnHUc0XvXywtA Professor George Murrell loves to diagnose, image and treat all shoulder conditions. He has state-of-the-art on-site x-ray and ultrasound facilities, and performs arthroscopic/keyhole … View Profile

    Shear-wave elastography is an advanced ultrasound technique that quantifies tissue stiffness in real time. It measures the speed at which ultrasound generated shear waves travel through tissue — with stiffer tissues transmitting waves faster.

    Unlike conventional ultrasound, elastography provides:
    • Objective, numerical measurements of stiffness (kPa or m/s)
    • Colour-coded maps of tendon properties
    • The ability to track tendon changes over time

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