Clinical Trial: Textural Analysis and Effect of ROI Size on Infrared Thermography in Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Patellar Tendinopathy
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Textural Analysis and Effect of ROI Size on Infrared Thermography in Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy. A Cross-sectional Study
Brief Summary:
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a common knee disorder, particularly among elite athletes, with a reported prevalence of approximately 14.2%.Athletes affected by PT may experience persistent pain, functional impairment, reduced quality of life, decreased physical performance, and even premature career termination.Diagnosing PT remains challenging due to the absence of a gold standard diagnostic method.Although imaging techniques such as ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can aid in confirming…
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