Surgical Technique: Jumper's Knee—Arthroscopic Treatment of Chronic Tendinosis of the Patellar Tendon

Chronic patellar tendinosis (jumper's knee) is a common problem among athletes. Conservative treatment is successful in most of the cases including, among others, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, local cryotherapy, eccentric muscle training, limitation of sports activity, and lo...

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Main Authors: Matthias Brockmeyer, M.D., Alexander Haupert, M.D., Dieter Kohn, M.D., Olaf Lorbach, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628716301098