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Patellar Tendinopathy — Jumper’s Knee

Overuse injury of patellar tendon, common in jumping athletes (basketball, volleyball). Pain localized to inferior pole of patella; worse with jumping, squatting, stairs. Histology: degenerative tendinosis, not acute inflammation. Clinical: localized tenderness, decline squat test positive. Management: eccentric strengthening, activity modification, NSAIDs, PRP; surgery for refractory cases.

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Overuse injury of patellar tendon, common in jumping athletes (basketball, volleyball). Pain localized to inferior pole of patella; worse with jumping, squatting, stairs. Histology: degenerative tendinosis, not acute inflammation. Clinical: localized tenderness, decline squat test positive. Management: eccentric strengthening, activity modification, NSAIDs, PRP; surgery for refractory cases.
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