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Question: I have been diagnosed with jumper's knee (patellar tendonosis with partial thickness tears). I have been doing physical therapy for a few months, and underwent a PRP(platelet rich plasma) injection three weeks ago. Overall, I feel my injury is progressing.
However, today while walking out of the shower and slipped and fell on my back. My quads, knees, and overall lower body did not hit the ground as I was able to break the fall with my back and hands. Although I do not feel any pain or noticeable swelling from the fall on my knees, I did feel some pressure on the tendon when I fell. Is this something which could have possibly further degraded the tears on the tendon?
However, today while walking out of the shower and slipped and fell on my back. My quads, knees, and overall lower body did not hit the ground as I was able to break the fall with my back and hands. Although I do not feel any pain or noticeable swelling from the fall on my knees, I did feel some pressure on the tendon when I fell. Is this something which could have possibly further degraded the tears on the tendon?
Brief Answer:
No, this doesn't cause much impact
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for asking a question
I'm Dr Chaithanya attending you
The description of fall you have given is detailed enough
I don't think the tendon tears might have aggravated or there is major impact on them due to fall, as the stress is not taken by knees. It is mostly passed on to your hands and back.
So, don't worry! If you are Overweight, decrease your weight, this will cause a great difference.
Hope this helps
Any questions, please get back to me
Best Regards
Dr Chaithanya
No, this doesn't cause much impact
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for asking a question
I'm Dr Chaithanya attending you
The description of fall you have given is detailed enough
I don't think the tendon tears might have aggravated or there is major impact on them due to fall, as the stress is not taken by knees. It is mostly passed on to your hands and back.
So, don't worry! If you are Overweight, decrease your weight, this will cause a great difference.
Hope this helps
Any questions, please get back to me
Best Regards
Dr Chaithanya
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