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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
{{Tendinopathy types}}


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Knee DDX}}
{{Knee DDX}}
==Evaluation==
*Generally a clinical diagnosis


==Management==
==Management==
*Heat, NSAIDs, quadriceps-strengthening exercises
*Heat, NSAIDs, quadriceps-strengthening exercises
==Disposition==
*Discharge


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Sports Medicine]]

Latest revision as of 19:47, 31 August 2022

Background

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

Tendinopathy Types

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