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What imaging techniques can be used to show muscle tears?
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MRI is best: Mri is a very good way to look for both direct and indirect evidence of soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound can detect major injuries in some areas, but is not quite as good.
Answered 7/30/2013
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MRI: Mri will define the muscle tear.
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