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Table 3 The distribution of ultrasound entheseal involvement using BUSES in axSpA patient group (n = 40)

From: Long non-coding RNA (H19) in patients with spondyloarthritis: association with disease parameters and ultrasonographic findings

BUSES

Right

Left

Total

No

%

No

%

No

%

Achilles tendon enthesis

23

57.5

26

65.0

49

61.25

Plantar fascia enthesis

6

15.0

7

17.5

13

16.25

Distal patellar tendon enthesis

3

7.5

5

12.5

8

10

Proximal patellar tendon enthesis

4

10.0

6

15.0

10

12.5

Quadriceps tendon

5

12.5

5

12.5

10

12.5

Common extensor tendon

9

22.5

6

15.0

15

18.75

  1. BUSES Belgrade Ultrasound Enthesitis Score