Comparison of ultrasonic envelope statistics in the patellar tendon of children with cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can have a negative impact on the tendons and muscles of developing children. This study aims to understand the difference in morphological properties of the patellar tendons of children with CP and compare them with tendons of typically developing (TD) children to guide physical therapy treatment. Twenty children were recruited and compared, leading to statistically significant differences in Rayleigh and Nakagami distribution statistics, σ, Ω, and m in age and gender-matched children. The results found are promising for the continued investigation of using quantitative ultrasound for future guidance in physical therapy.