Pain Management
Discover how Main Line Health experts serve Philadelphia by treating a wide range of conditions, including back, neck and oncology-related pain.
Jumper’s Knee – Patellar Tendinitis
What is jumper's knee?
Jumper's Knee is an overuse injury and a common cause of pain from irritation and inflammation of the patellar tendon, the band of fibrous tissue that connects the kneecap or patella to the shin bone. It often affects athletes whose sports involve jumping, such as basketball and volleyball, that put repetitive stress on the patellar tendon.
Other activities such as running, skiing and cycling can cause jumper's knee as the quadriceps muscle on the front of your thigh tighten.
Causes of jumper's knee
Other causes include:
- problems with the alignment of the hips, knees, legs and feet
- wide hips, knock knees and flat feet can predispose you to patellar tendinitis when the body mechanics put more stress on the patellar tendon
Jumper's knee treatment options
Surgery may be needed if the injury has not responded to other treatments as the pain may indicate a complete tear requiring repair, or removal of damaged tissue.
Treatments
Joint Replacement
Whether your journey leads to hip or knee replacement or some other type of treatment that relieves your day-to-day pain and improves mobility, Main Line Health walks with you from pre-op arrangements to on-site physical therapy to recovering soundly at home—and everything in between.
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery, also called total knee replacement surgery, often involves “resurfacing,” a procedure in which the damaged cartilage surfaces at the ends of the femur and tibia are removed.
Non-Surgical Orthopaedic Treatments
Some orthopaedic conditions are first treated with non-surgical procedures followed by surgery as the next step.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
As one of the most extensive programs at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, our primary focus is to help patients build strength, mobility and endurance for a variety of orthopaedic conditions.
Sports Medicine
If you’ve had a sports-related injury or have a condition that’s keeping you out of the game, our sports medicine expert physicians and specialists are here to help you get back to doing the things you love.