Quadriceps Tendonitis Causes and Treatment | Dr Niraj Vora

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Hey there, sports players and hikers. If youre
experiencing knee pain after a game or a hike, it
could be Quadriceps Tendonitis. This condition,
caused by the inflammation of the quadriceps
tendon, can affect anyone, not just
athletes. The quadriceps muscles, which are
crucial for everyday activities like walking,
climbing stairs, and jumping, can be
significantly impacted by this condition.
Therefore, taking control of your health and
addressing any pain youre experiencing is of
utmost importance. The good news is that
physiotherapy, a highly acclaimed treatment for
this tendon, and prolotherapy, a modern medical
innovation, offer effective solutions. When
addressed early, full recovery can be achieved in
a few weeks. If prolonged, it can take up to 6
months to first return to the pre-injury level.
Therefore, to help you avoid such consequences,
here is a post to identify the causes and
treatment for Quadriceps Tendonitis so you can
eliminate it early without complications!
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• What is Quadriceps Tendinitis?
• According to the best knee specialist in
  Mumbai, Quadriceps Tendinitis is an irritation of
  the Quadriceps Tendon caused by prolonged knee
  usage in rigorous physical activities. This
  ailment is often confused with patellar
  tendinitis, but the two are not the same. The
  first part that gets affected is the area above
  the knee for Quadriceps Tendinitis. Moreover,
  there are two types of tendonitis such as
• Acute
• Chronic
• Acute quadriceps tendonitis arises from sudden
  inflammation from overloading or straining the
  tendon during an exercise. On the other hand,
  chronic quadriceps tendonitis arises over time
  due to long-term repeated usage of the quadriceps
  tendon.

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• How is Quadriceps Tendonitis Caused?
• A major share that leads to quadriceps tendonitis
  causes comes from overuse of the quadriceps
  tendon when playing sports or heavy exercises
  such as quick starts, turns, jumping, stops,
  squatting, and running. Besides these, here are a
  few to enlighten you
• Weight lifting
• Sudden spike in training levels in terms of
  duration, frequency, and intensity
• Improper footwear without cushioning and support
• Tightness and inflexibility in the quadriceps
  muscles and hamstrings
• Altered biomechanics due to poor posture, patella
  maltracking, hip and/or knee position, altered
  foot
• Muscle imbalance from the hip to the foot
• Repeated kneeling
• Obesity
• Aging

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• Quadriceps Tendonitis Treatment Explained
• Treatment options for quadriceps tendonitis are
  classified into two categories as
• Conservative (non-surgical)
• Surgical
• Conservative quadriceps tendonitis
  treatment includes taking ample rest, applying an
  ice pack on the knee throughout the day,
  undergoing physical therapy, taping/bracing,
  orthotics, stretching and strengthening
  exercises, injections, and medications. Early
  treatment can result in fast recovery, and there
  are testimonials that quadriceps tendonitis can
  be cured with conservative treatments.
• On the other hand, if the condition does not
  improve within three months of conservative
  treatment, you must consult with the best knee
  doctor in Mumbai. If the tendon ruptures, you
  might have to undergo knee surgery. One common
  surgery procedure involves removing the damaged
  tendon and repairing and restoring the blood
  supply to it.

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This process is called revascularization.
However, quadriceps tendonitis surgeries are
generally done arthroscopically, which means a
keyhole surgery. However, for severe cases, an
open surgery is required. Subsequently, if the
tendon completely ruptures, surgery is performed
to restore the extensor mechanism. It involves
making a hole in the kneecap and suturing areas
of the tendon. Then, the tendons are carefully
tied to the kneecap through the holes to level
the tension. Later, for some time, a knee
immobilizer brace is usually worn until the
tendon heals. Open surgeries have presented
optimal patient results if the conservative
methods have proven futile. Conclusion Did you
get some valuable information from reading this
post? Then, schedule an appointment with Dr Niraj
Vora to get your Quadriceps Tendonitis treated
before it goes out of hand!
Dr Niraj VoraSpecialist in Hip Knee Surgeon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Mumbai,
India
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