Patellar Tendinitis
What is it?
Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is an injury to the tendon which connects the patella to the shinbone. It is more common in athletes and is caused due to overuse and repeated stress on the patellar tendon.
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Additional names
This group contains additional names:
- Patellar Enthesopathy
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms may include pain during physical activity and when it gets worse it interferes with daily movements.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include imaging tests.
Treatment
Treatment includes pain relievers, exercises for stretching and strengthening, patellar tendon strap, iontophoresis (electrical current), steroids injection, oscillating needle procedures and in rare cases surgery.
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