title: Partial semitendinosus tendon tear in a young athlete: a case report and review of the distal semitendinosus anatomy.
abstract: Distal semitendinosus tears have been infrequently reported in the radiology literature, and a detailed description of the anatomy and imaging features of these injuries is lacking. The semitendinosus tendon is clinically relevant, as it is frequently grafted in knee ligament reconstructions and plays an important role in performing competitive activities. We present a case of a 31-year-old man who developed a partial semitendinosus tear during competitive training. This case highlights the common clinical and imaging findings found with distal semitendinosus tears, and explores the various modalities available to treat this injury. We also review the clinically pertinent anatomy of the distal semitendinosus tendon and discuss the pitfalls that musculoskeletal radiologists may encounter, to avoid misdiagnosing these rare injuries.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1520 San Pablo Street, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
authors: Lakshmanan
authors: L
authors: Sivasundaram
authors: George R
authors: GR
authors: Matcuk
authors: Eric A
authors: EA
authors: White
authors: George F Rick
authors: GF
authors: Hatch
authors: Dakshesh B
authors: DB
authors: Patel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries*