Partial Patellar Tendon Tears in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options, Outcomes, and Return to Sport
Luke A. Sandoval,
Charles R. Reiter,
James R. Satalich
et al.
Abstract:Introduction Partial patellar tendon tears (PPTTs) are overuse injuries in sports with frequent jumping, such as basketball and volleyball. There are several treatment options, including both operative and non-operative modalities. Current literature is largely focused broadly on patellar tendinopathy; however, there are few studies which specifically evaluate treatment outcomes for PPTTs. Objective To systematically review the literature on treatment options, clinical outcomes, and return to sport (RTS) in … Show more
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