Diagnostics, 2020 Imaging findings in patellar tendinopathy are questioned. The aim of this pilot study was to characterize ultrasound measures, by calculating ultrasound ratio and neovascularization of the patellar tendon in non-elite sport players with unilateral ...
José L. Arias-Buría +6 more
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Calcific Patellar Tendinopathy. A Case Report Integrating Diagnostic Ultrasound Throughout a Multi-Modal Treatment Approach [PDF]
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy# Background Calcific tendinopathy can be difficult to diagnose and manage from a traditional, non-invasive physical therapy perspective. However, there is preliminary evidence supporting the use of diagnostic ultrasound and dry needling interventions ...
Ian Young +6 more
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Role of orthobiologics in managing patellar tendinopathy: A narrative review [PDF]
Journal of Experimental OrthopaedicsPatellar tendinopathy is a relatively common cause of anterior knee pain in athletes. It is predominantly seen in sports involving jumping, running, abrupt change in direction like basketball, volleyball, soccer, sprinting and jumping.
Sumit Banerjee +2 more
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Arthroscopic Debridement of Proximal Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes [PDF]
Video Journal of Sports MedicineBackground: Proximal patellar tendinopathy is common in athletes, with a reported incidence up to 45% in jumping athletes, and can often be treated nonoperatively.
Jelle P. van der List MD, PhD, MBA +1 more
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Sequential vascular and neural changes underlying the progression of patellar tendinopathy [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchPurpose To investigate the temporal sequence of vascular, neural, and extracellular matrix (ECM) changes during the progression of collagenase-induced patellar tendinopathy and to test the hypothesis that early angiogenesis initiates a cascade leading to
Jinsung Park +4 more
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Concomitant Patellar Tendon Reconstruction With Hamstring Autografts and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Autograft in the Setting of Severe Patellar Tendinopathy With Recurrent Lateral Patellar Instability [PDF]
Arthroscopy TechniquesChronic injuries to the extensor mechanism present unique challenges to physicians because of their complex nature and the need for a multifactorial treatment approach.
Evan P. Shoemaker, B.A. +5 more
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A comparative analysis of platelet-rich plasma alone versus combined with extracorporeal shockwave therapy in athletes with patellar tendinopathy and knee pain: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Knee Surgery & Related ResearchBackground Patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee, can significantly impact the quality of daily life for patients due to the associated pain.
Shun-Wun Jhan +6 more
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An Observational Study on the Prediction of Range of Motion in Soldiers Diagnosed with Patellar Tendinopathy Using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography [PDF]
BioengineeringIntroduction: This study hypothesized that changes in the elasticity of the quadriceps and patellar tendons before and after the diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy would correlate with the range of motion (ROM) following conservative treatment.
Min-Woo Kim, Dong-Ha Lee, Young-Chae Seo
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The Best Current Research on Patellar Tendinopathy: A Review of Published Meta-Analyses [PDF]
SportsPatellar tendinopathy is a frequent overuse injury in sports that can cause significant pain and disability. It requires evidence-based guidelines on effective prevention and management. However, optimal treatments remain uncertain.
Rafael Llombart +3 more
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Sensors, 2021 Patellar tendinopathy is characterized by tendon pain which may reduce the level of performance. This study’s main aim was to compare isokinetic knee strength and jump performances at the start of the sport season between players with patellar ...
Marc Dauty +4 more
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