Outcomes of Operative Treatment of Refractory Patellar Tendinitis in Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Non-operative treatment is the standard of care for patellar tendinitis (PaT), with focal surgical debridement of the affected tissue and tendon repair considered only for refractory cases. While favorable outcomes have been shown for this ...
Background:Non-operative treatment is the standard of care for patellar tendinitis (PaT), with focal surgical debridement of the affected tissue and tendon repair considered only for refractory cases. While favorable outcomes have been shown for this ...