Patella tendon

Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings

• Pain in the patella tendon typically results from overuse by athletes who run, dance or perform jumps.

• Pain may be elicited on resisted leg extension and palpation of the inferior pole of the patella.

• Ultrasound findings may include a disorganized hypoechoic (sometimes anechoic patches) region of the proximal part of the patella tendon with neovascualrization.