Effect of knee position on the ultrasound elastography appearance of the patellar tendon

Highlights • Ultrasound elastography examination of the patellar tendon is not standardized. • Patellar tendon elasticity varies with knee position. • Standardization of knee position is required to correctly interpret findings.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 2015-10, Vol.70 (10), p.1083-1086
Hauptverfasser:	Berko, N.S, Mehta, A.K, Levin, T.L, Schulz, J.F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Elasticity Imaging Techniques Female Humans Knee Joint - diagnostic imaging Male Patellar Ligament - diagnostic imaging Patient Positioning - methods Radiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Ultrasound elastography examination of the patellar tendon is not standardized. • Patellar tendon elasticity varies with knee position. • Standardization of knee position is required to correctly interpret findings.
ISSN:	0009-9260 1365-229X
DOI:	10.1016/j.crad.2015.06.100