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Chronic inflammation of the patella tendon, commonly known as "jumper's knee"/ typical treatment options consist of rice, antiinflammatories, physical thearpy, counterbrace supports, massage, injections... For more info http://drmarkgalland.Com/platelet-rich-plasma-may-have-edge-in-jumpers-knee/ rarely requires surgery.

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34 year experience in Orthopedic Surgery

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

Symptoms

Knee pain
Knee swelling

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Patellar tendonitis
Ibuprofen
3.7
19 reviews
Naproxen
3.6
19 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.5
19 reviews
NSAIDs

Medical devices

Knee brace

Other treatments

Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)
Physical therapy

Risk factors

Personal

Athlete

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