Patellar Tendinopathy: Diagnosis and Treatment

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dc.contributor.authorFigueroa, David
dc.contributor.authorFigueroa, Francisco
dc.contributor.authorCalvo, Rafael
dc.date.accessioned2017-08-17T13:04:18Z
dc.date.available2017-08-17T13:04:18Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractPatellar tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in athletes' knees. Historically, it has been related to jumping sports, such as volleyball and basketball. Repetitive jumping generates a considerable load of energy in the extensor mechanism, leading to symptoms. The main pathophysiologic phenomenon in patellar tendinopathy is tendinosis, which is a degenerative disorder rather than an inflammatory disorder; therefore, the other popular term for this disease, tendinitis, is not appropriate. The nonsurgical treatment of patellar tendinopathy is focused on eccentric exercises and often has good results. Other experimental options, with variable levels of evidence, are available for recalcitrant cases. Surgical treatment is indicated for cases that are refractory to nonsurgical treatment. Open or arthroscopic surgery can be performed; the two methods are comparable, but arthroscopic surgery results in a faster recovery time.
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dc.identifier.citationFigueroa D, Figueroa F, Calvo R. Patellar Tendinopathy: Diagnosis and Treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016 Dec;24(12):e184-e192.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11447/1589
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00703
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
dc.subjectTendinopathy
dc.subjectAthletic Injuries
dc.subjectOrthopedic Procedures
dc.subjectPatellar Ligament
dc.titlePatellar Tendinopathy: Diagnosis and Treatment
dc.typeArtículo

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