Abstract
The authors present a clinical study on twenty six cases of a painful syndrome affecting the distal quadriceps tendon complex, popularly known as "jumper's knee". They review the diagnostic aspects and discuss the treatment. In particular, they suggest a surgical approach that is not limited to the inflammatory or degenerative component of the syndrome, but also aims to correct imbalance of the extensor apparatus.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Joint Diseases / diagnosis*
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Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Diseases / therapy
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Joint Dislocations / diagnosis
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Knee Injuries / diagnosis
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Knee Joint* / diagnostic imaging
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Knee Joint* / surgery
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Male
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Pain
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Palpation / methods
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Patella / diagnostic imaging
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Radiography
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Sports Medicine*
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Syndrome
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Tendons / diagnostic imaging