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Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. [1] Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. [1] Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. [2] Generally there is no pain when the person is at rest. [2]
Patellar tendinopathy, infrapatellar bursitis, infrapatellar fat pad syndrome, chondromalacia patellae [2] Treatment: Rest, physical therapy [3] Prognosis: May last for years [3] Frequency: Relatively common [2]
Tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function. [2] The pain is typically worse with movement. [2] It most commonly occurs around the shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis, biceps tendinitis), elbow (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow), wrist, hip, knee (jumper's knee, popliteus tendinopathy), or ankle (Achilles tendinitis).
Patellar tendonitis is inflammation of the patellar tendon. A physical therapist shares the 5 best exercises to help relieve patellar tendonitis pain.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. ... and even help with conditions like calcific tendonitis and knee ...
Risk factors include patellar tendinitis, kidney failure, diabetes, and steroid or fluoroquinolone use. [1] [2] There are two main types of ruptures: partial and complete. [1] In most cases, the patellar tendon tears at the point where it attaches to the knee cap. [1] Diagnosis is based on symptoms, examination, and medical imaging. [1]