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
Inflammation of the patella tendon A detailed anamnesis (patient interview) with special attention to sports and occupational stress can play an important role in the diagnosis of patellar tendon disease. An examination of the knee can then trigger a pressure pain at the lower edge of the patella. Pain when the knee is stretched against … Inflammation of the patella tendon | Patella tendon
Extreme case of torn patella tendon A tear of the patella tendon usually occurs at an advanced age, when the tendon is already damaged by wear and tear. Typically, the trigger is considered to be heavy loads in the bent knee, such as jumping from an elevation when carrying heavy loads (for example, when unloading … Extreme case of torn patella tendon | Patella tendon
Introduction The patellar tendon is a rough ligament that leads from the kneecap (patella) to a rough elevation (tuberositas tibiae) at the front of the shin bone (tibia). The band is about six millimeters thick and five centimeters long. The patellar tendon is an extension of the attachment tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and … Patella tendon
Introduction Wearing a bandage can be done for prophylactic reasons on the one hand, and on the other hand it can be a useful means of conservative therapy in the presence of patellar tip syndrome. A knee brace is primarily intended to reduce the pain symptoms (patellar tendon syndrome symptoms) associated with patellar tendon syndrome … Bandage for patellar tip syndrome
Further applications for knee bandages Bandages for the knee can be used either prophylactically to prevent injuries or as therapy for already existing knee damage or diseases. Bandages are used, for example, to stabilize when the ligaments in the knee joint are stretched or to relieve pain when the cartilage behind the kneecap is damaged. … Further applications for knee bandages | Bandage for patellar tip syndrome
Definition The patellar tendon syndrome is a chronic disease of the bone-tendon junction at the patella. It is a very painful disease caused by overstrain. It often occurs as a result of constant strain in the form of traction during regularly practiced sports such as volleyball, basketball, high jump, long jump or jogging. Furthermore, reduced … Taping of a patellar tip syndrome
Sinding-Larsen’s disease Patellar Tip Syndrome Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease Larsen Johansson Disease Introduction The disease known as Sinding-Larsen’s disease is an extremely painful inflammatory reaction in the area of the knee joint. The inflammatory processes typical of Sinding-Larsen’s disease have their origin in the patellar tendon (patellar tendon, tendon of the quadriceps muscle) and manifest themselves mainly … Sinding-Larsen’s disease
Symptoms The symptoms of Sinding-Larsen’s disease are quite general and can be assigned to a number of diseases of the knee joint. For this reason, a specialist should be consulted urgently and a diagnosis sought if the symptoms in the area of the knee persist. Patients suffering from Sinding-Larsen’s disease usually report severe pain in … Symptoms | Sinding-Larsen’s disease
Therapy The treatment of Sinding-Larsen’s disease is divided into non-operative (conservative) and operative measures. Depending on the extent and stage of the disease, a different type of treatment is particularly suitable for promoting the regeneration of the affected knee. Initially, however, all affected patients must be spared the corresponding knee and avoid further overloading. For … Therapy | Sinding-Larsen’s disease
Prognosis The prognosis of Sinding-Larsen’s disease is very good if diagnosed early and therapy is initiated quickly. However, affected patients must avoid excessive stress on the tip of the kneecap even after treatment is complete. Prevention Sinding-Larsen’s disease is a classical disease that is caused by damage to the patella caused by overloading. For this … Prognosis | Sinding-Larsen’s disease
