Patellar tendonitis: Difference between revisions

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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Knee diagram2.png|thumb|Anatomy of anterolateral aspect of right knee.]]
*Seen in runners, basketball and volleyball players, high jumpers
*Seen in runners, basketball and volleyball players, high jumpers



Revision as of 21:42, 21 May 2020

Background

Anatomy of anterolateral aspect of right knee.
  • Seen in runners, basketball and volleyball players, high jumpers

Clinical Features

  • Pain referred to area of patellar tendon
  • Pain worsened with going from sitting to standing and running (especially uphill)
    • Point tenderness at distal aspect of patella or proximal part of patellar tendon

Differential Diagnosis

Knee diagnoses

Acute knee injury

Nontraumatic/Subacute

Evaluation

  • Generally a clinical diagnosis

Management

  • Heat, NSAIDs, quadriceps-strengthening exercises

Disposition

  • Discharge

See Also

References