Elasticity standard values of the Achilles tendon assessed with acoustic radiation force impulse elastography on healthy volunteers: a cross section study

Table 2 Diameter and shear wave velocity of the Achilles tendon in sagittal view

Achilles tendon (n = 182)	Mean ± STD	95% CI	Min	Max	p-value
Diameter (mm)
thickness on left	4.65 ± 0.91	4.62–4.88	2.50	7.40	< 0.05
thickness on right	4.75 ± 0.90	4.51–4.78	2.90	7.20	< 0.05
Shear wave velocity (m/s)
measurement on left	9.09 ± 0.71	8.98–9.19	5.72	9.99	< 0.05
measurement on right	9.17 ± 0.61	9.08–9.26	7.28	9.98	< 0.05

mean ± STD mean ± standard deviation, n case number, min minimum value, max maximum value, p-value < 0.05 is significant, with a probability of error of 5%

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