Isolated popliteus tendon avulsion in skeletally immature patients

Isolated popliteus tendon avulsion in skeletally immature patients

Four cases of isolated popliteus tendon avulsion in skeletally immature patients that presented to our institution over an 11 month period are reviewed. All the cases had characteristic features on the initial knee radiograph and the diagnosis was confirmed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical radiology 2008-07, Vol.63 (7), p.824-828
Hauptverfasser: Wheeler, L.D, Lee, E.Y.P, Lloyd, D.C.F
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Knee Injuries - diagnosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Radiology
Rupture - diagnosis
Tendon Injuries - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:Four cases of isolated popliteus tendon avulsion in skeletally immature patients that presented to our institution over an 11 month period are reviewed. All the cases had characteristic features on the initial knee radiograph and the diagnosis was confirmed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A brief literature review is included. The aim of the present study was to raise awareness of the radiographic findings of isolated popliteus tendon avulsion in adolescent patients.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/j.crad.2007.08.014