Variables | Grade 0 | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
|---|
Tenocytes | 0 (0%) | 3 (20%) | 8 (53.3%) | 4 (26.7%) |
Ground substance | 2 (13.3%) | 5 (33.3%) | 7 (46.7%) | 1 (6.7%) |
Collagen | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 12 (80%) | 3 (20%) |
Vascularity | 4 (26.7%) | 5 (33.3%) | 1 (6.7%) | 5 (33.3%) |
- Data are absolute values and percentages of positively stained cells in women’s samples for the 4 parameters of the Bonar Scale: it allows a semiquantitative analysis of tendinopathy considering alterations of tenocytes, ground substance, collagen and vascularity. Each parameter is scored with a four-point scoring system, with 0 indicating healthy tissue and III highly degenerated tissue. The final score is comprised between 0 (normal tendon) and 12 (most severe abnormality detectable)
