Davies S G, Baudouin C J, King J B, Perry J D
Department of Radiology, London Hospital, Whitechapel.
Clin Radiol. 1991 Jan;43(1):52-6. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)80355-1.
This prospective study describes the ultrasound, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings in 16 cases of patellar tendinitis. In all cases tendon enlargement and reduced echogenicity were visible on ultrasound. Computerized tomography demonstrated enlargement of the tendon with reduced attenuation of the central portion. Magnetic resonance imaging showed focal tendon enlargement in all patients with high signal lesions in 88% of cases. This study has shown that patellar tendinitis may be identified with all three modalities. Ultrasound is recommended as the initial investigation in the assessment of patients with this condition.
这项前瞻性研究描述了16例髌腱炎患者的超声、计算机断层扫描和磁共振成像结果。在所有病例中，超声检查可见肌腱增粗和回声减低。计算机断层扫描显示肌腱增粗，中央部分衰减减低。磁共振成像显示所有患者肌腱均有局灶性增粗，88%的病例有高信号病变。本研究表明，髌腱炎可通过这三种检查方式确诊。对于评估患有这种疾病的患者，建议将超声作为初始检查手段。
