Best Practice Case Studies-Case 139 Asset 1 Patellar Tendinopathy

Case 139 Asset 1 Patellar Tendinopathy

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Dr. Ryan Nussbaum, a sports medicine physician at UPMC, describes an ultrasound evaluation for patellar tendinopathy. In short-axis and long-axis views, the patellar tendon is examined from origin to insertion. The tendon’s origin shows disorganized, heterogeneous appearance and increased thickness, while the distal tendon appears more uniform. Dynamic stress shows the tendon moving in continuity. Doppler imaging demonstrates hyperemia within the patellar tendon and Hoffa’s fat pad, supporting inflammation/tendinopathy at the patellar origin.

Meta Tag

Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 139

Topic Knee

Keywords

4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 139

Knee

patellar tendinopathy

ultrasound evaluation

patellar tendon

Doppler hyperemia

Hoffa's fat pad