The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee ... tendonitis and tendinosis is physical therapy. Eccentric exercises, in ...

Tenolysis is typically not performed prior to 3 months from repair to insure that the repair site is strong enough to prevent a rupture during the postoperative exercise program. Figure 1 ...