[Arthroscopic treatment of chronic tendinosis of the patellar tendon (Jumper's Knee): surgical technique].
The described surgical technique with the arthroscopic resection of the lower patellar pole for the treatment of chronic patellar tendinosis leads to excellent clinical results. It combines the advantages of a minimal-invasive method with fast rehabilitation and return to sporting activities with comparable results to described open procedures.
Lorbach
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Klinik für Orthopädie und orthopädische Chirurgie, Universität des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Strasse Geb. 37, Homburg/Saar, Germany. olaf.lorbach@gmx.de
Diamantopoulos
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Pässler
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D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography