Spontaneous tendon rupture in a patient with systemic sclerosis: a case report.

Cong LinJun ShenZhixing JiangYi ChengYundong ShenGuoqiang RenWendong XuWeiguo WanLing CaoHejian ZouXiaoxia Zhu

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2022)

Early detection of tenosynovitis is necessary to prevent tendon rupture in SSc patients. Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging appear to be useful examinations for evaluating tendon pathology for early detection.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
magnetic resonance imaging
interstitial lung disease
end stage renal disease
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
ejection fraction
rotator cuff
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
computed tomography
case report
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes