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Quadriceps tendon – transverse

Patient Positioning

Patient lies supine, knee 20°–30° flexed.  Place a small pillow under the joint to keep this position.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on a transverse plane in the midline over the quadriceps tendon.

Probe Placement Knee
Probe Placement Knee
Knee anterior quadriceps tendon transverse
Knee anterior quadriceps tendon transverse

Note: Examine the quadriceps tendon over the whole length on short axis planes. The discrimination of the three layers of the tendon allows to differentiate between full-thickness and partial thickness tears.