Current Concepts in Patellar Tendinopathy
Joan Sugrañes, Garrett R. Jackson, Enzo S. Mameri, Sabrina Schundler, Obianuju A. Obioha, Tomás A. Pascual, Jorge Chahla- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Surgery
» Approximately 1 in 3 high-impact athletes develops patellar tendinopathy (PT), with the proximal insertion of the patellar tendon being the most commonly affected anatomical site. » Nonoperative treatment options are effective in reducing pain and restoring functionality in most patients with PT. However, operative intervention should be considered when conservative management fails. » A comprehensive review of the literature on surgical procedures, including both open and arthroscopic approaches, was conducted with a specific focus on clinical outcomes and return to sports. » Both open surgery and arthroscopic surgery for PT have demonstrated favorable success rates and return-to-sport outcomes, with arthroscopic treatment potentially expediting the recovery process.