# Knee Tendonitis

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- Published: 2019-01-17T21:50:13-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Knee Tendonitis

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### Knee Tendonitis Overview

Tendons are strong connective tissues that connect muscles to bones. When muscles
flex, tendons gently pull on the bones to move them. Tendonitis is inflammation 
of a tendon or group of tendons. Knee tendonitis, specifically patella tendonitis,
is a common condition that many athletes and active individuals experience. A Carolina
Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates’ (CONA) knee specialist prescribes a customized
treatment plan to reduce knee tendonitis symptoms.

## **Symptoms & Causes**

Knee tendonitis symptoms include:

 * Pain
 * Tenderness
 * Weakness

Overuse is the main knee tendonitis cause.

Risk factors include:

 * Leg muscle imbalances
 * Suddenly increase exercise frequency or intensity
 * Tight leg muscles

## **Common Treatments:**

Nonsurgical treatment options treat knee tendonitis. After a thorough evaluation,
a CONA knee specialist may recommend:

 * Activity modification
 * A brace
 * Immobilization
 * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
 * Physical therapy

Patients who adhere to their CONA knee specialist’s advice see a quick reduction
in symptoms. Their injury heals and the chances of it returning dramatically decrease.

## **Diagnosis:**

A CONA specialist asks the patient-important questions about their symptoms. A thorough
examination of the knee is performed. Medical imaging studies are not needed. An
accurate diagnosis is made and a customized treatment plan is prescribe.