General The so-called patellar tip syndrome is a disease of the bone-tendon transition at the patella caused by overloading. It is usually a very painful, degenerative disease. The overloading is often caused by certain sports, which are accompanied by pressure and tensile stress on the patella. The fact that the disease is also associated with … Surgery for patellar tip syndrome
Diagnosis At the beginning of the diagnosis of a patellar tip syndrome, the patient’s medical history and physical examination of the person(s) affected are particularly important. Imaging techniques are used to prove the suspected diagnosis of patellar tendinitis. Magnetic resonance imaging, in particular, can show the changes in the patella and tendons well and is … Diagnosis | Surgery for patellar tip syndrome
Cost of treatment Surgery for patellar tip syndrome is very expensive. The health insurance usually covers the costs if the indication for the operation can be established. This means that the operation is only covered by health insurance if a conservative therapy attempt is unsuccessful. The same usually applies to private insurance companies. In order … Cost of treatment | Surgery for patellar tip syndrome
Prophylaxis Especially the practice of certain sports can lead to a patellar tip syndrome. Some behaviours can help to reduce the likelihood of the syndrome occurring. Especially the correct warm-up before sports as well as stretching exercises, both before and after sports, are important prophylactic measures. Overloading due to a rapidly increasing intensity of activity … Prophylaxis | Surgery for patellar tip syndrome
