Rheumatology: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-1149 (Printed)
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology, Sakarya, Turkey
Research Article
Concordance of Patellar Tendinopathy in Patients with Primary Knee Osteoarthritis: A Clinical and Ultrasonographic Study
Author(s): Ibrahim Tekeoglu, Sibel Takci, Halil Harman* and Sinem Sag
Purpose: Patellar tendinopathy occurs by patellar tendons [PT] repetitive microtrauma and overuse. Besides knee is the most commonly involved peripheral joint in osteoarthritis [OA]. The aim of study was to investigate the concordance of patellar tendinopathy in patients with primary knee OA.
Material and methods: Seventy eight [7 men and 71 women] patients with knee OA aged between 35-75 were included in the study. Demographic, clinical data, bilateral tenderness of the PT, visual analog scale [VAS] for pain assessment and ultrasonographic findings were recorded. The patients were divided into three groups according to
grade of knee OA [grade 2, 3 and 4]. All patients’ PT examined with ultrasonography [US] by the same investigator.
Results: The grade 2, 3, 4 OA groups were included 20, 42, 16 patients.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-1149.19.9.252