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Patellar Tendinitis QID: 8701 (SAE07SM.39)

QID 8701 (Type "8701" in App Search)

A 17-year-old basketball player and pole vaulter who has had anterior knee pain for the past 18 months now reports a recent inability to jump. Based on the MRI scan shown in Figure 11, management should consist of

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debridement and repair.

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cast immobilization.

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aggressive overload eccentric strengthening.

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ice massage and continued athletic participation.

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steroid injection.

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The MRI scan reveals a partial patellar tendon rupture in conjunction with chronic patellar tendinitis. Mild and moderate patellar tendinitis may be treated nonsurgically with rest, stretching, strengthening, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Severe tendinopathy or extensor mechanism disruption is best treated surgically with tendon debridement and repair.

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