Patellar tendonitis, also call jumper’s knee, is pain in the band of tissue (the patellar tendon) that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia).
How to Treat an Inflamed Patellar Tendon
1. Check the knee that is hurting and look for soreness and inflammation of the patellar tendon (around the knee). Also, note any feeling of pains when resting the knee. If you have any of these symptoms call your doctor to get an x-ray of the knee. By reviewing this test, the doctor can determine which is the problem affecting your knee and recommend the proper treatment.
Some Patellar tendon swellings are mild and may heal with simple home remedies and with a little bit of time.
2. Give your injured knee rest and relaxation to heal an inflamed patellar tendon. If you exercise or run regularly, stop for a few days to rest the tendon or knee ligament. Stop exercising until the swelling and pain are completely gone.
3. Use cold therapy to treat the swelling on the knees. Use ice or cold therapy pads for 20 minutes three times a day until the inflammation and pain disappear. Avoid heat and moist therapies, heat may make the swelling on the knee even worse.
4. Take an anti- inflammatory medicine to treat an inflamed patellar tendon. Advil, Motrin and Aleve are some of the anti inflammatory, over the counter medications that may help to reduce the swelling on the knees. Follow the directions on the product’s package or a doctor’s recommendation for dosage.
5. Use proper care when working out, running or practicing sport activities to avoid future inflamed patellar tendon problems. Use proper shoes that provide shock absorbency and support for your legs. Warm up your legs using stretching exercises before and after your routines. These exercises relax the tendons and muscles helping to avoid injuries.
Question about Surgery for inflamed patella tendon?
I had a car accident two years ago and hit my knee cap. Since then I have had pain in my knee. I just had an MRI and my doctor told me I need knee surgery for a very bad inflammed patella tendon. Please tell me, if anyone has had the surgery.
Best Answer: If the tendon is just inflammed, have you tried NSAIDS, physical therapy, friction massage, icing, resting, iontophoresis, ultrasound treatment, etc? If the tendon has a tear or damage, then surgery may work if other treatments have not. You would have to ask your orthopedist about what the surgery would involve. They might repair a tear (if there is one), scrap off damaged tissue, stimulate healing etc.
As far as I know, an inflammed patella tendon is patella tendinitis is pretty much what patella tendinitis. Surgery is the last resort and not 100% successful. However, if there is damaged tissue or a tear, then surgery might be a better solution.
Talk to your orthopedic surgeon, maybe get a second opinion before consenting to surgery.
How can I prevent patellar tendonitis?
Patellar tendonitis is usually caused by overuse during activities such as jumping or running. It can best be prevented by having strong thigh muscles.
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Inflammation of the knee can be caused by a number of reasons, including trauma or injury, the onset of arthritis, osteoporosis, or bursitis. Common symptoms of knee inflammation include tenderness, swelling and a warm feeling around the knee area.
Once your doctor determines that the cause of your knee inflammation can be helped by physical therapy, he will help you come up with a series of effective exercises.
1. Leg Raises 2. Warm Up 3. Water Walking & Swimming 4. Tai Chi 5. Yoga
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