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What Does This Left Knee Ultrasound Test Result Indicate?

Please explain in layman s terms ultrasound of left popliteal fossa & posterior calf?Theres a 4.6x2.3x3.8 cm complex hypoechoic area associated with the distal hamstring, along with the midline posteriorly. The area appears multi-loculated and may represent a hematoma from a hamstring injury. The appearance is not typical of a Barker cyst, due to the position.In addition. at the musculotendinous junction of the distal medial gastrocnemius muscle, there are smaller, hypoechoic area, measuring 8x43x5mm. The appearances are suggestive of a small intramuscular tear, with associated haematoma. The Achilles tendon has heterogeneous hypoechoic areas, with the loss of the normal fibrillary architecture, suggestive of tendinopathic changes of the Achilles.
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In short you have got blood collection in the back of your knee in the area of muscle and size as described. That might happen due to injury. Part of muscle is also torn at its insertion to posterior knee. At ankle level heel tendon is torn partially. treatment Is rest and wear knee cap. Tab zerodol sp twice a day for ruching pain and swelling.
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What Does This Left Knee Ultrasound Test Result Indicate?

Dear patient In short you have got blood collection in the back of your knee in the area of muscle and size as described. That might happen due to injury. Part of muscle is also torn at its insertion to posterior knee. At ankle level heel tendon is torn partially. treatment Is rest and wear knee cap. Tab zerodol sp twice a day for ruching pain and swelling.