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Evaluation of Patellar Tendon Structural Changes following Biological Treatments: Secondary Analysis of Double-Blinded Clinical Trial of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma

Authors Silvia Ortega-Cebrián, Robert Soler-Rich, Lluis Orozco, Gil Rodas Publisher Biomedicines. 2024 Jul 18;12(7):1599. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12071599. Publishing detail PMID: 39062172 LINK: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11275081/ Abstract Objective quantification of tendon structural changes through imaging is only achieved by evaluating tendon structure using ultrasound tissue characterization (UTC) technology. This study compares the effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal…

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Stay in the Game: Advanced Tendon Health Strategies for Volleyball Athletes

Stay in the Game: Advanced Tendon Health Strategies for Volleyball Athletes

Patellar tendon health is essential for volleyball players. Knee issues, especially patellar tendinopathy (PT), are prevalent, affecting 14% of non-elite and 45% of elite athletes. Male players are nearly twice as likely to experience PT compared to female players. This condition can significantly hinder an athlete’s performance, making effective prevention crucial. Study Insights A study…

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Discover 5 remarkable UTC benefits to treat tendinopathy, enhancing patient care with detailed 3D imaging.

5 Remarkable UTC Benefits to Treat Tendinopathy in Your Patients

Tendon injuries, like chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy, are challenging for medical specialists. Traditional imaging techniques, such as conventional ultrasound and MRI, have limitations in visualizing subtle tendon changes. Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC) offers an innovative way to see and measure these changes. This blog explores 5 remarkable UTC benefits to treat tendinopathy in your patients,…

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Proximal patellar tendon pathology can develop during adolescence in young ballet dancers-A 2-year longitudinal study

Authors A Rudavsky, J L Cook, S Docking Publisher Scand J Med Sci Sports . 2018 Sep; 28(9):2035-2041 Publishing detail PMID: 29658150 Abstract Patellar tendinopathy (tendon pain and dysfunction), or jumper's knee, is prevalent in adult jumping athletes. Pathology in the proximal patellar tendon is a key risk factor for developing patellar tendinopathy. When pathology develops in…

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Can Achilles and patellar tendon structures predict musculoskeletal injuries in combat soldiers?

Authors Nili Steinberg, Michal Pantanowitz, Shany Funk, Shani Svorai Band, Gordon Waddington, Nirit Yavnai, Aviva Zeev Publisher Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2021;35-1;205-214. Publishing detail PMID: 32885496 Abstract Aiming to investigate whether Achilles tendon (AT) structure and patellar tendon (PT) structure are risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in combat soldiers,…

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