PT TEAR CLASSIFICATION Flashcards
1
Q
type I
A
hypertrophic tear pattern
tendon thickened, w/ longitudinal tears
2
Q
type II
A
atrophic tear, tendon is attenuated
equal/smaller than FDL tendon
3
Q
type III
A
complete tear w/ discontinuity and retraction
4
Q
MRI classification for chronic PT ruptures
partially torn, focally enlarged
A
type I
5
Q
MRI classification for chronic PT ruptures
partially torn, focal attenuation
A
type II
6
Q
MRI classification for chronic PT ruptures
complete rupture
A
type III