Ultrasound-Guided Electrocoagulation of Neovessels for Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy.

Moura, João Luís; Abreu, Felipe Galvão; Queirós, Carlos Mesquita; Pisanu, Gabriele; Clechet, Julien; Vieira, Thaïs Dutra; Sonnery-Cottet, Bertrand · Arthrosc Tech · 2020

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Abstract

Chronic patellar tendinopathy remains a challenging problem. The first line of treatment is conservative; when this fails, surgical treatment is indicated. Several open and arthroscopic techniques have been described. We describe an alternative technique using ultrasound-guided electrocoagulation of neovessels that leaves the patellar tendon intact.

Anatomy