: This study provides SWE values for the patellar and Achilles tendons in healthy individuals, which can serve as a foundation for future research and clinical applications. These values may help in the comparison of healthy and pathological tendons, particularly in the context of tendinopathies, tendon tears, and treatment monitoring. While shear wave elasticity shows promise as a tool for diagnosing and monitoring tendon injuries and degeneration, more research is required to establish its precise reliability and validity in clinical practice.
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