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Lower extremity ultrasound-guided interventions: tendon, ligament, and plantar fascia
Lower extremity tendinopathy and soft tissue injury are common clinical problems that can cause significant disability. Ultrasound-guided minimally...
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Cell therapy efficacy and safety in treating tendon disorders: a systemic review of clinical studies
PurposeDespite substantial animal evidence, cell therapy in humans remains in its infancy. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential...
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Bilateral changes in tendon structure of patients diagnosed with unilateral insertional or midportion achilles tendinopathy or patellar tendinopathy
PurposeChanges in tendon structure are commonly seen in patients with unilateral achilles (AT) or patellar (PT) tendinopathy but might also be...
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Sonographic pathoanatomy of greater trochanteric pain syndrome
AimsTo identify and highlight pertinent US features that could serve as imaging biomarkers to describe different patient phenotypes, within Great...
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Management of Chronic Patella Tendon Tear with Heterotopic Ossifications: A Case Report and Pictorial Review of Various Techniques in Contemporary Practice
PurposeTo review reliable techniques for reconstructing or repairing chronic patella tendon tears and describe the unique case report of chronic...
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Less than 1% risk of donor-site quadriceps tendon rupture post-ACL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft: a systematic review
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive complications profile for quadriceps tendon-autograft anterior cruciate ligament...
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Association between matrix metalloproteinase-3 gene polymorphisms and tendon-ligament injuries: evidence from a meta-analysis
BackgroundTendon-ligament injuries (TLIs), including Achilles tendinopathy, cruciate ligament injury, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injury, patellar...
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Patella-patellar tendon angle decreases in patients with infrapatellar fat pad syndrome and medial patellar plica syndrome
PurposeInfrapatellar fat pad (IPFP) syndrome and medial patellar plica (MPP) syndrome are two recognized causes of anterior knee pain. However,...
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Rehabilitation Protocols Following Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the Hip
Purpose of ReviewThe field of orthobiologics has developed markedly over the past decade, particularly with respect to the applications of...
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Epidemiology of Lower-extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries in Runners: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
Purpose of ReviewThis overview of systematic reviews aimed to summarize the current published systematic reviews investigating the prevalence,...
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Ultrashort echo time (UTE) imaging reveals a shift in bound water that is sensitive to sub-clinical tendinopathy in older adults
ObjectiveUse ultrashort echo time (UTE) magnetic resonance imaging to quantify bound water components of asymptomatic older Achilles tendons and...
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Association among peripatellar fat pad edema and related patellofemoral maltracking parameters: a case-control magnetic resonance imaging study
BackgroundThe peripatellar fat pads are critical for protective cushioning during movement, and their endocrine function has been shown to affect...
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Bilateral patellar tendon rupture on lupus undergoing corticosteroids: a case report
BackgroundPatellar tendon rupture is a rare condition, especially when it is bilateral. The most frequent associated pathologies are systemic lupus...
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Imaging evaluation of patellofemoral joint instability: a review
The multifactorial origin of anterior knee pain in patellofemoral joint disorders leads to a demanding diagnostic process. Patellofemoral...
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Patella–patellar tendon angle and lateral patella–tilt angle decrease patients with chondromalacia patella
PurposeThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of patellofemoral joint morphology and patellar alignment (lateral patellar tilt and...
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Elastography in the assessment of the Achilles tendon: a systematic review of measurement properties
BackgroundManaging and rehabilitating Achilles tendinopathy can be difficult, and the results are often unsatisfactory. Currently, clinicians use...
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Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using patella bone tunnel techniques with or without implants. A systematic review of outcomes and complications
PurposeΤhe main goal of this study was to compare the clinical results, including the complication rates and patient-reported outcomes, in patients...
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Ultrasonographic findings in patients with chronic kidney disease with asymptomatic hyperuricemia
BackgroundMusculoskeletal ultrasound is a useful, noninvasive tool to detect anatomical damage in the hyaline cartilage, synovial tissue, and tendons...
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A systematic review of inflammatory cells and markers in human tendinopathy
BackgroundThis article systematically reviews the current evidence regarding inflammation in Tendinopathy with the aim to increase understanding of a...
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Over 20 years of chronic patellar ligament rupture with severe knee osteoarthritis for Total knee Arthroplasty: a case report
BackgroundExtensor apparatus rupture is a severe complication after knee arthroplasty, but there have not been many reports on how to perform knee...
