Our article presents a technique describing an alternative soft-tissue distalization approach whereby patellar height is decreased by shortening the patellar tendon.doi:10.1016/j.eats.2021.04.025Kevin C. ParvareshHailey P. HuddlestonAdam B. Yanke...
Patellar tendinosis:Also called jumper's knee, this condition causes inflammation of the patellar tendon, the connection between the kneecap and shin bone.3 Ameniscus tearortorn ligament: The meniscus is the shock-absorbing wedge that sits between the bone ends to cushion and support the knee jo...
Recovery from a patellar tendon rupture depends on the type of tear (partial or complete) and can last anywhere from 3 to 12 months long. Depending on the type of tear (partial or complete), the complete healing process for a torn patellar tendon may look like the following: Complete patel...
When an autograft is done, the surgeon usually replaces your torn ACL with a portion of your own patellar tendon (tendon below the kneecap) or a section of tendon taken from a large leg muscle. Currently, almost all knee reconstructions are done using arthroscopic surgery, which uses smaller...
Tendonitis in the kneecap occurs when you overuse or place repeated stress on the patellar tendon. This causes small tears in the tendon, which become too much for the body to heal on its own. Overuse injuries to the patellar tendon are common among athletes in sports that require jumping,...
Autograft.A piece of tissue from elsewhere on the person’s body, such as the patellar tendon. Allograft.A piece of tissue from a donor or cadaver. This surgery uses an arthroscopic approach, which is a minimally invasive technique that uses special surgical tools and a video camera inserted...
A dislocated patella is when the kneecap shifts out of place, usually due to a blow to the knee or sudden twisting. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for patellar dislocation
Common symptoms associated with a meniscus tear include locking (where the knee gets stuck) and pain on stairs and when squattingLearn More > 3. Bone Fractures A break in one of the knee bones, such as apatellar fracture, will cause rapid, extensive knee swelling. It takes a good deal ...
Can anything other than surgery be done for a torn meniscus? I ruptured my patellar tendon while playing tennis. Will it heal on its own? My doctor can’t find the source of my knee pain. What are some possible causes of knee pain? What type of non-surgical options are available ...
Patellar tendinitis.This means you have inflammation in the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone. Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. When you overdo exercise, they can become inflamed and sore. You may also hear it called “jumper’s knee” because ...