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    Re: Patella Tendon pain post knee surgery

    Hello,

    For pre physio, or short term symptomatic relief I would highly recommend cryotherapy.

    In particular a rub on gel that does not contain ibuprofen as an active ingredient.

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    I would have to say that the above product works wonders in that case. Ibuprofen is known to inhibit soft tissue repair mechanism, so it is very important to also consider timing of therapy in relation to medical treatment.

    Vane, JR. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis as a mechanism of action for aspirin-like drugs. Nat New Biol 231: 232-235, 1971.

    In terms of the pain, I think you're probably best set up to examine her knee alignment. Are there any significant postural problems? Genu Varum, Valgus? Hyperextenion at the knee? Muscle wasting? Patella Mal-tracking? Or are they microscopic changes related to degeneration?

    It's very difficult to say post surgery.

    Hope some of this will help


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    Lightbulb Re: Patella Tendon pain post knee surgery

    Can you recreate and palpate any posterior structure that is painful?

    Was their any erosion to the underside of the patella or the articular surface on the femur. When in range is her anterior pain? Does unloading the tendon with strapping tape reduce the pain? i.e. can you definitely say the pain is from the patella tendon.

    Furthermore is the pain the same now as it was pre-op or is this a new pain? She might be back to the original pain. Check for neural tightness/restriction in the area and at the proximal tib/fib joint.

    mild to moderate patella tendonitis
    This was probably there pre op as well so might not be worth much. In terms of eccentric work - this is generally good for an tendinosis e.g. of the Achilles. It might only be aggravating things here as the patella tendon might already be failing. Get the client to work more and think more about the ankles and hips, glutes, soleus and hamstrings. Then focus less on the knee itself as it is just a small hinge that in general moves when the other joints more to keep the center of gravity balanced. I always think of it as a door hinge. If someone swings on the door repeatedly the hinge fails. But there was not problem with the hinge. Get what I mean?

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