Question 1

are running and osgood shclatter / patellar tendonitis related?

Accepted Answer

No: Os good schlatter is the result of a developing slight change in the knee over the anterior tibial apopysis where the anterior tibial tubercle is larger and tender and xrays show  changes
its a self limiting condition and ceases when the anterior tibial tubercle finally fuses at the age of 16.

Question 2

can prolotherapy be a cure to patellar tendonitis? or platelet rich plasma? which is best?

Accepted Answer

Prolotherapy &amp; PRP: Prolotherapy and PRP (platelet rich plasma) goals, in the case of patellar tendonitis, is to markedly reduce the tissue degeneration occurring within the patellar tendon at the time of injury. They decrease pain at rest, with daily activities, and during aggressive sports activities.  It would be great if either one of these modalities was the cure all - not yet. Still more patients to be studied.

Question 3

what is the best protocol for patellar tendonitis especially to deal with the pain?

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Inflammation: Inflammation of the patella due to overuse or repetitive motion. Overuse injuries respond best with rest, ice and nsaids. Therapy helps with decreasing swelling and pain as well as improving  strength and range of motion. Recurring tendinitis could be occurring due to needing to improve running form or perhaps needing orthotics.

Question 4

what is the best way to cure   patellar tendonitis?

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Quadricep stretching: Simple quadriceps stretching (statically bringing ankle via flexed knee toward buttocks while standing ) with help alleviate the pain and inflammation from patellar tendinitis. Physical therpay may help with this. Nsaids may also be of benefit. Limiting the activity that caused the tendinitis is also important to obtain efficient healing.

Question 5

so how should i best deal with this patellar tendonitis since i've been dealing with it a year and it just keeps coming back and can be painful?

Accepted Answer

Frequent stretching: Chronic tendinitis occurs due to overload of the tendon leading to changes to the tissue. Try to avoid bent knee actvities (squats, stairs, lunges). Stretching of quad and hamstrings, ice massage, ultrasound, tissue massage, patellar strap. Some success with topic creams. Prp controversial. Rarely surgical.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for patellar tendinitis?

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Ice and PT: Patellar tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon attaching your knee cap to your shin bone. It is best treated by a regular icing program and physical therapy.

Question 7

will my patellar tendonitis ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Patellar tendinitis generally resolves with appropriate conservative care.  If it fails to resolve with conservative care it can be treated with surgical debridement or newer ultrasound guided treatments.

Question 8

how do i make my patellar tendonitis pain go away?

Accepted Answer

Exercise : Quadriceps strengthening is important for knee strength.It is important to be certain the structure of the knee is correct and the patella tracts correctly. We need to know of you have any muscle weakness and physical therapy will be important after you have seen your physician.

Question 9

how do i treat patellar tendonitis that wont go away?

Accepted Answer

See Orthopaedic doc: Tendinitis is common in many joints, but can be particularly troublesome in the knees. Ice, braces and otc nsaid's are a good home treatments. If that is ineffective, see a board certified orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation and treatment. Physical therapy, oral/injectable steroids and/or surgery may be needed.

Question 10

what should one do if they were just told that they have patellar tendonitis?

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Acute or chronic?: It depends on the cause.  If the tendinitis is acute and caused by injury the important treatment is rest.  If you have chronic tendinitis it may require physical therapy, medication, and/or injection.  If all else fails there is also surgery for some types of tendinitis.  At your age there is a seperate problem which often looks like tendinitis called chondromalacia patellae.  PT is its treatment

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