Complications | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Complications

Complications of patellar tip syndromeSpringer’s kneeJumpers knee include a rupture of the patellar tendon in advanced degeneration or after faulty cortisone infiltration therapy. The same complication possibilities apply to surgical therapy as to most surgical procedures:

  • Infection, wound healing disorder
  • Nerve injuries
  • ThrombosisPulmonary Embolism
  • RecurrenceRemaining complaints
  • Tendon injury (risk of tearing)

All articles in this series:

  1. Patellar Tip Syndrome
  2. Pathology
  3. Therapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome
  4. Healing of a patellar tip syndrome
  5. Complications