Knee Tendinitis
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Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
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pain and inflammation
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
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Knee Tendinitis Treatment
Treatment for knee
tendinitis
may include:
Rest:
Walker
Crutches
Cane
Cold compresses
Apply an elastic wrap to knee.
Re-wrap the joint every 6 hours.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Knee splint
Knee stretching exercises
Physical therapy for knee
tendinitis
Knee
tendinitis
clinical trials
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Knee Tendinitis Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Conditions
Knee bursitis
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Patellar tendinitis
Popliteus tendinitis
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Knee pain
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2009
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Knee Tendinitis References:
Bailey MP, Maillardet FJ, Messenger N. Kinematics of cycling in relation to anterior knee pain and patellar tendinitis. J Sports Sci. 2003 Aug;21(8):649-57.
Bennett R. Addressing musculoskeletal pain. Geriatrics. 2004 Aug;59(8):11-2.
Richards DP, Ajemian SV, Wiley JP, Zernicke RF. Knee joint dynamics predict patellar tendinitis in elite volleyball players. Am J Sports Med. 1996 Sep-Oct;24(5):676-83.
