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I had surgery to repair a large tear in my Patellar Tendon in May of 2017. I went through PT and was still feeling pain when kneeling on the knee at the end and when squatting but they told me it'll go away, this was in September. It is now almost February 2018 and it's still the same. Only time it's okay is when I'm playing basketball but if I sto

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Dear Respected I have gone through your problems For more clear advice I need to examine you in details along with some investigation like x ray and blood test. Revert back with all these. ...  Read More

I've been having pain and loosening of patellar tendon from few months. I got operated for same two year ago. Now i am having tendon loosening and pain . Summary post-operative" Left patellar tendon reconstruction done by using semitendinosus and auto graft from left leg f/b end to end repair patellar tendon using 2 achore suture and vicrul and au

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Please check with surgeon who operated you he will be a best person to judge ...  Read More

I have been suffering form my knee pain of almost 6 month.i have visited 3 different doctor but they fail to cure my problem.i feel pain in my patellar tendon when exert pressure on my knee as running, jumping etc

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• Avoid sitting Cross legged. • Avoid Squatting- • Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat ...  Read More

Hi! I’ve been having Swelling/soreness in Patellar Tendon 10 months post ACL reconstruction surgery (patellar tendon graft). Swelling after squats, biking, runs. I saw a physician and had an mri and it said “mild tendonopathy. The Tendon looks thicker than before and becomes irritated after any activity. Is this common for patellar tendon graft ACL

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• Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). • Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is r ...  Read More

Behind the knee tendon paining from last 5months due to accident on treadmill if fold my legs after 1min paining will be start in left leg behind the knee tendon.

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Get knee and leg x-rays done and review. ...  Read More

Two MRIs attached , in one MRI shows partial ACL tear and in second MRI shows patellar tendon tear , what is the exact problem , presently having continous knee pain with pain while sitting Cross legged , using Indian toilet , using stairs etc . kindly suggest !!!

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If you have instability and weakness of knee then think in terms of ACL. If only pain, then it may be due to patellar tendon etiology. ...  Read More

Sir I am suffering from left knee patellar tendonitis. Please suggest me a treatment and cure for it sir

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Hello dear, first go for cold or ice application surrounding your pain near patella region. And take rest. You can also visit a physiotherapist near your area and do ultrasound therapy for tendonitis. ...  Read More

I have a mild pain in patellar area of my left leg for more than 3 months. The following are the symptoms :- 1.) I can feel the above pain after I do weighted squats or any Jumping exercise. I don't feel it otherwise. 2.) A tearing like sound is heard from the left knee when I do a deep squat. (it doesn't pain at that time) 3.) Feeling of weaknes

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Physiotherapy treatment and quadriceps exercises avoid squatting ...  Read More

Getting severe pain in archilies tendon on rightleg and getting pain in joints also. Unable to walk.

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Achylloynia is very disabling and need detailed evaluation and imaging to come to a diagnosis. We can cure you with ESWT. It is non invasive and non operative treatment and has no side effects. Please ...  Read More

Two MRIs attache d , in one MRI site partial. ACL tear dated 6 jun 16 and n other MRI shows patellar tendon tear Feb 17 , what should I do ?? Presently having continuous knee pain with difficulty on stairs , sitting cross legged and using Indian toilet , should I go for surgery out continue with physiotherapy ???

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Continue with physiotherapy... Keep patience and follow the instruction given by physio.. u take electrotherapy twice a day for 7 days pain wil b settled. Then continue for 22 days.. might b ur probl ...  Read More

My mother was recommended an x-ray of the knee as she started having severe pain in her knee suddenly.. the result of the x-ray is tibial spiking and patellar osteophytes.. please tell me what is this?? is this something dangerous.. kindly explain.. thank you.

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Oa Yes ...  Read More

History: I had a patella tendon injury 6 years back while playing football.MRI was taken that time, showed sprain pattern and no tear. Blood was removed to reduce swelling. Didn't have any pain.Rested with brace for 3-4 weeks with normal walking. Later didn't face problem during running/sports (not every regular but I play like 1-2 times a month) I

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MRI especially done immediately after injury can be misleading. Repeating the MRI after 3-4 weeks might help. Also , clinical evaluation by the doctor and feeling of instability while twisting the kne ...  Read More

Been playing Badminton for few weeks now and feel stinging pain in Right hand between Forearm and Biceps distal biceps tendons i believe .. Feels like a strong bite for few times a day.. Like 3 to 4 times only... Pls recommend a support that can be used while playing to avoid injury and pain

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Please use otc pain medication and hot packs. Don't play till pain subsides. Precaution before playing-proper warm up and stretching If your pain persists please meet with a nearby orthopedic docto ...  Read More

Iam A Athlete... Increase The Pain Everyday. How To Cure The Leg Tendon Pain... Didn't Properly Daily Training

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Take some rest. Apply hot packs. Overuse injury is most common in tendons ...  Read More

Pain in forearm feels like veins or tendons and barely any circulation in my hand

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

I am having pain in the patellar region, which is connected to the Tibial bone. I was diagnosed with calcific patellar tendonitis and had done physiotherapy for that. Pain had reduced, but now when I returned back to my workout routine, pain has started again.

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It's called Osgood schattlers disease Treatment for it is Rest Ice Avoid jumping activities Crepe bandage Treatment is to strengthen the quadriceps muscles ...  Read More

Fissuring with defect in the patellar cartilage and a displaced fragment in the lateral patellar recess measuring 8mm. Knee of a footballer and an athlete

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Oh looks like an osteochondritis dessicans Needs reattachment of fragment or mosiacoplasty to prevent future patellofemoral arthritis ...  Read More

I have patellar tendinitis but I am roaming in home for regular day to day activities like restroom . Dining hall etc. I have consulted doctor. He has given quadriceps physiotherapy and electro therapy IFT . But it's not getting reduced. I walk without flexing my left leg. If I flex and walk I get pain. Now IAM planning for "puttur Katty" is it saf

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Need clinical examination ...  Read More

I had patellar tendinitis since 2may2018. Now after taking rest and medicine for 5 days I feel good. But today 19june 2018 I get slight pain like tiv pin poke if I sit for long time . So I went to doctor today he prescribed Rx levocarnitine cartniwel 500mg morning night for 2 weeks . Ointment felid gel diclofenac diethylene methyl salicylate oleum

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Exercise quadriceps isometric exercise u should add with them. And with tapping or knee cap u can climb star .during stair climb u should lift first unaffected leg then affected and during getting do ...  Read More

Got an MRI of knee after accident it is mentioned subchondral fracture , ACL Partial tear, mild strain in quadriceps and patellar tendon, and bone bruise. Even after a week I have difficulty in walking and cannot climb stairs normally. Kindly suggest remedy.

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Will take 6 wk to 3 month with proper rehab and medication ...  Read More

Hi, ACL reconstruction surgery (Patellar tendon graft used) happened one month back.Still, I feel the pain at knee and it is more while sleeping. Is it normal? If yes, How long this pain exists? Also, once I had to put the leg suddenly down from the bed. Will it cause any reinjury? Any symptoms to know that? I am bit scared on this?

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Pain should disappear by 3 months as the PTB takes time to integrate and unite. You can keep foot down, starting with toe walking , proceeding to partial then full weight bearing. ...  Read More

Am suffering from pain in right knee at lower end of patella , I was a active tenis player , due to pain not playing since 6 months . First time pain was noticed doing lunges , thereafter when climbing down stairs , now climbing up as well . Doctors say it is Patellar tendinitis, other said it is jumpers knee !

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Patellar tendinitis (patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee), is a relatively common cause of pain in the inferior patellar region in athletes.is an inflammation or injury o ...  Read More

Pain is mostly toward the top back of my heel. Sometimes radiates to the outer back of my ankle and lower outer foot. I've had incidents in the past where I'd feel a pop in my Achilles tendon followed by short but severe pain. Currently can't do a calf raise or get that heel off the ground. I walk with a noticeable limp and have a hard time going u

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Kindly do visit a physiotherapist and have ultrasound treatment for ur Achilles’ tendon ...  Read More

Doctor I have pain in my triceps tendon while exercising for tricep since 2 month. Plz how to get rid of same

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Assuming that you have been exercising regularly and the pain you have has developed only in the last 2 months. Stop straining the muscle and kindly give rest. Keep icing the pain area for 2-3 Minutes ...  Read More

My father is suffering from pain in leg, He feels: (1) Sudden acute pain at the back of calf or ankle (2) A snap or pop is heared. (3) Difficulty in walking and standing on tiptoe. (4) A gap is felt in tendon. will you please suggest, which specilization doctor should we go

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It's plantar fasciitis ...  Read More

Hello, My wife is having knee pain since last one week. It's not the bone that is paining, but the muscle(tendon or ligament) around the knee. Pain is more while climbing stairs. Pain has started after she started jogging recently. Can you please suggest on this.

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• Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain ...  Read More

Pain in the tendon region - right leg difficulty in walking constant pain even when not doing anything

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Advice... • Contrast Bath. • Sports Taping. • Gentle Stretching ...  Read More

Sir I Did Heavy Workout Gym At Gym Not zmy Front Part of elbow is in intense pain what should i do

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Physiotherapy plays wonderful role in such cases. Only proper diagnosis of your pain needs to be rule out and then well planned physiotherapy program can do wonders. ...  Read More

I've been suffering from knee injury for last 3 years. This year I got MRI test and found that it is an MCL injury and tendon too. It pains and I'm uncomfortable with it since I can't run because of pain and the knee has been swelled...

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Hello .. as you said you have done an MRI and it is showing injury pls visit an orthopaedic with proper knee evaluation.. ...  Read More

Pain in the back of my knees that feel like my tendons are being ripped apart numbness in my arms very tired during the day can't sleep at night swelling in my ankles and wrists sometimes I can't really get my hands to function correctly. I also have some swelling in the knees

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. As of now you can take a tab. Zerodol-p twice or thrice a day after food for 2 days. If it still persists, you need to consult a orthopedician in person ...  Read More

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