Claudia Fontan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lidianne Sousa Andrada Medina MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Adonis Manzella MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1-to discuss the most common musculoskeletal injuries in professional male soccer players, emphasizing the role of each method in the diagnosis of such lesions. 2-to illustrate using ultrasound and MR imaging musculoskeletal lesions found in 26 cases collected in our institution. 3- to provide a brief review of the physiopathology of these types of injuries.  

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Musculoskeletal injuries are common findings in this activity and represent a critical challenge for radiologists and medical teams staffs. Both ultrasound and magnetic resonance represent effective techniques not only to detect indirect injuries but also to accurately determine severity, location, and, consequently, the prognosis. This presentation will include: 1- Introduction/background 2- Physiopathology of musculoskeletal injuries in soccer players 3- Muscle injuries 4- Tendon lesions 5- Spine injuries 6- Meniscal tears 7- Other lesions  

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Fontan, C, Medina, L, Manzella, A, MR and Ultrasound Imaging of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Professional Male Soccer Players.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016221.html