Musculoskeletal ultrasound has transformed how clinicians evaluate Achilles tendinopathy, but new research suggests clinical examination still plays a critical role. This article explores the relationship between tendon structure, pain on palpation, and how ultrasound findings should be interpreted in sports medicine practice.

You can practice MSK ultrasound consistently and still feel unsure. This reflection explores why repetition alone isn’t enough — and how feedback and guidance change everything.

Sciatic nerve–piriformis anatomical variants occur in up to 17% of individuals. Learn how RMSK-level musculoskeletal ultrasound can identify these patterns.