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| PD FS Axi & Sag: Fusiform thickening of the patellar tendon is noted. There is a streak of increased signal intensity in the midline on T2-weighted and proton density images in keeping with partial intrasubstance longitudinal tear. |
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| PD FS Sag & Axi: Chronic patellar tendon thickening consistent with diffuse tendinopathy, with superimposed proximal fiber disruption consistent with a low-grade partial tear |