Patellar tendon - post-surgical

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Post lower pole patellectomy status since 3 months.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

Left knee

x-ray

Diffusely increased thickness of the patellar tendon shadow.

Knee joint

ultrasound

Diffuse thickening of left patellar tendon - 7-8 mm. Tendon reaches up to lower pole of patella. No tear of tendon is noted. Surgical threads fixing tendon to patella are noted in tendon substance.

Asymptomatic right patellar tendon thickness - 2 mm.

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