Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss - 01/22/2014. Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss. Although the brain becomes smaller with age, the shrinkage seems to be fast-tracked in older adults with hearing loss, according to the results of a study by researchers from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee is visualized clearly on ultrasound examination, as are the major components of the lateral ligamentous complex, the iliotibial band, the popliteal tendon, the lateral collateral ligament proper, and the biceps femoris tendon.lnar collateral ligament of the thumb. The normal radial collateral ligaments and UCLs are visualized easily with high-frequency transducers as hyperechoic bands. On ultrasound, the ligament is examined primarily in the longitudinal (coronal) and transverse planes.
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury. The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, is commonly injured while participating in sports such as football, hockey, and skiing. When the leg is hit from the outside while the knee is bent, the knee tends to twist and buckle causing the MCL to over-stretch or tear.iagnosing MCL Injuries. To diagnose an MCL tear and the extent of damage that has occured, your doctor will perform a variety of assessments: 1  Palpation and Observation is often the first step in diagnosing. 2  The joint will be examined for swelling, bruising and deformities.