Patellar tendonitis
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Background
- Seen in runners, basketball and volleyball players, high jumpers
Clinical Features
- Pain referred to area of patellar tendon
- Pain worsened w/ going from sitting to standing and running (especially uphill)
- Point tenderness at distal aspect of patella or proximal part of patellar tendon
Treatment
- Heat, NSAIDs, quadriceps-strengthening exercises
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli