Advanced Visualization of Musculoskeletal Pathologies Using MV-Flow Ultrasound: A Case Series

The blood flow-detecting mode of ultrasound images can be beneficial for assessing the degree of inflammation among various musculoskeletal conditions and their recovery. Power Doppler (PD) ultrasound is typically used for blood flow, but its limitations in detecting low-velocity blood flow hinder comprehensive assessment. The microvascular flow tool (MV-Flow) from the Samsung V7 and RS85 ultrasound systems (Samsung Co., Seoul, South Korea), offers advanced visualization of microcirculatory and slow-flow connections that PD and Color Doppler (CD) cannot detect. This case series highlights the novel application of MV-Flow in diagnosing sports medicine-related conditions, specifically tendinopathy, demonstrating its utility even when magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and conventional ultrasound fail to reveal abnormalities.