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I have patellar tendonitis. under what conditions is surgery necessary?
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Fail to respond: If you are not responding to conservative treatment with med, physical therapy, patella strap after few months, surgery may be necessary but in rare instances.Your doctor can recommend for you if it is time.
Answered 11/17/2012
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