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The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is built for bearing weight, stability, and mobility. The knee is composed of four bones and three bone-to-bone joints. The most common injury or condition of the knee is tendinitis. There are several groups of tendons that attach near and control the knee. A tendon is a cord-like part of the muscle that attaches the muscle to the bone. Knee tendinitis is the irritation, inflammation, and swelling of tendons around the knee. The most common tendons affected are the patella tendon, hamstring tendons, and the iliotibial band.
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Common causes of patella tendinitis include:
The hamstring tendons purpose is to attach the hamstrings to the inside and outside of the knee. The medial hamstrings, semitendonosis, and semimembranosis, insert at the inside of the knee. This is also referred to as the pes-enserines. The lateral hamstring attaches to the outside of the knee at the tibia and fibula. The hamstring’s primary role is to bend the knee and straighten the hip, making them an essential component to walking, running, and jumping.
Common causes of hamstring tendinitis:
This is a common overuse injury found in people who suddenly increase their level of activity. It is especially prevalent in runners, cyclists, or rowers who suddenly increase their mileage/distance when training. Common causes of Iliotibial band tendinitis or friction syndrome include:
Treatment for knee tendinitis will depend on the severity of the condition. Acute knee tendinitis should be treated using the principles of RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation).
In mild cases many patients found that rest, ice and medication were enough to stop (or at least reduce) the pain. Your return to activity should be gradual to prevent a flare-up of symptoms, and if symptoms continue it is advised to see a pain management specialist for a more specific diagnosis.
If the pain and inflammation persist, you should consult with your health care provider. Your pain management specialist should then perform a thorough evaluation to determine what tendon(s) are involved, the severity of the knee tendinitis, and finally the best course of treatment.
Avoiding the activities that produce the pain or stress of the involved tendon is the first line of treatment.
Normally, patients respond well to conservative treatment of knee tendinitis. PLEASE NOTE: that once the pain and swelling are reduced and the individual’s motion and strength are restored the patient should gradually return to full mobility and function. In general, full return to all activity will take anywhere from two to six weeks depending on the severity of the injury. As a preventive measure individuals should:
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