title: Patellar tendinopathy.
abstract: Patellar tendinopathy is a common and serious condition in athletes. Although there have been many advances in the understanding of the histopathology, imaging, and surgical outcomes in this condition in the past decade, successful management of athletes with patellar tendinopathy remains a major challenge for both the practitioner and patient. There is a definite need for further prospective studies into etiological factors and randomized controlled trials into treatment choices.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Sports Medicine Research and Education, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.
authors.forename: Stuart J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Warden
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brukner
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017679:Cryotherapy; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008405:Massage; D010329:Patella; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal