Knee Tendinitis Treatment Options

Can Knee Tendinitis Be Treated Without Surgery?

Yes, knee tendinitis can often be treated without surgery. Here’s how:

1. Change Your Activities: Avoid movements that cause pain, like jumping or running until you strengthen or your muscles and calm down the inflammation.
2. Medications: Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) to reduce pain and swelling.
3. Physical Therapy: A key part of treatment is physical therapy, especially exercises concentrating on improving quad strength while not causing increased pain. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a great tool for strengthening the quadriceps muscles with light loads to minimize pain on the tendons.
4. Supportive Gear: A knee strap or compression sleeve can help reduce pain and inflammation. The knee strap can take some pressure off the patellar tendon.
5. Shock Wave Therapy: Another option for persistent symptoms, shock wave therapy, can also provide relief by helping promote healing and repair of soft tissue.

Typically, symptoms improve within 6 months with these treatments. If these methods don’t work, surgery might be needed.

If you’re looking into treatment options for knee tendinitis, schedule a consultation with the board-certified knee surgeons at MM Orthopaedics. From activity modification and physical therapy to advanced regenerative solutions, MM Orthopaedics offers expert care in Santa Monica for patients from Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach.