A 48-year-old member asked:
can you have jumpers knee (patellar tendonitis) in both?
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Dr. Kenneth Tepper answered
25 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Yes: Both knees can be affected.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
Dr. Mark Galland answered
32 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Inflammed tendon: Chronic inflammation of the patella tendon, commonly known as "jumper's knee" is not uncommon in both knees at once. / typical treatment options consist of rice, antiinflammatories, physical therapy, counterbrace supports, massage, injections... For more info http://drmarkgalland.Com/platelet-rich-plasma-may-have-edge-in-jumpers-knee/
rarely requires surgery.
Answered on Sep 13, 2014
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. md answered
26 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Yes: Common in runners, basketball and volleyball. Treatment consists of rest, ice, nsaids, quadriceps stretching and strenghtening and slow progressive return to previous activity level as pain subsides. Therapists can help with the correct program for you.
Answered on Aug 18, 2013
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. md answered
26 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Yes: If at some point you aggravated your knees doing a workout, you can start the inflammatory process and if you don't properly manage the tendonitis it ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eran Kessous answered
22 years experience Sports Medicine
Tenderness: The area just below your knee cap to the bony protrusion of your upper tibia (about 6 cm in length) is the patellar tendon. If it is tender to touch ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tracy Lovell answered
21 years experience Rheumatology
See below: It might ease the pain. It doesn't get better, you need to your doctor.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered
49 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Let me help: Apply cold therapy on a regular basis, especially after any form of exercise.
Wear a knee support, or jumpers knee strap to reduce pain and ease th ... Read More
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