Description
This presentation discusses jumper's knee, or patellar tendonosis, highlighting its prevalence among young and active individuals. It emphasizes the natural healing process and the need for treatments that accelerate recovery, such as physiotherapy and eccentric exercises that remodel collagen fibers in the patellar tendon. The talk explores various injection treatments—steroids, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)—discussing their effects, benefits, and limitations based on clinical studies. It also addresses the efficacy of shockwave therapy for patellar tendinopathy, comparing it to PRP based on existing research. The conclusion notes that while eccentric exercises remain the primary treatment, both PRP injections and shockwave therapy are potentially helpful alternatives, with current findings suggesting a preference for PRP.