Apexitis / jumpers knee

Jumpers knee or apexitis patellae with a thickened patellar insertion, microruptures, calcification and neovascularity

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Painful swelling

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Jumpers knee or apexitis patellae with a thickened patellar insertion, microruptures, calcification and neovascularity

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Sex: Male
Age: 45
Body part: Knee

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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