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Bone scintigraphic findings in patellar tendonitis.

D Kahn1, M A Wilson

  • 1University of Wisconsin, Department of Radiology, Madison 53792.

Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Technetium-99m bone scintigraphy shows abnormal radiotracer uptake in patients with patellar tendonitis. These findings, located at the inferior patella or tibial tuberosity, correlate with regional anatomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Patellar tendonitis, commonly known as Jumper's Knee, is a frequent cause of anterior knee pain.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and treatment strategies.

Observation:

  • Three patients presenting with clinical signs of patellar tendonitis underwent bone scintigraphy.
  • The triple-phase technetium-99m bone scan technique was employed for imaging.

Findings:

  • Scans revealed characteristic abnormal radiotracer localization.
  • Abnormalities were consistently observed at the inferior pole of the patella or the tibial tuberosity.
  • These findings were evident on both early and delayed imaging phases.

Implications:

  • Bone scintigraphy can effectively identify and localize pathology in patellar tendonitis.
  • The observed scintigraphic patterns are likely influenced by the specific regional anatomy of the patellar tendon.
  • This imaging modality may aid in the diagnosis and understanding of patellar tendonitis.

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