Abstract Background Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection is in widespread clinical use for the treatment of muscle spasms and tendinopathy but mechanism action poorly understood. Hypothesis We hypothesised that reduction patellar-tendon mechanical-loading following intra-muscular Botox results tendon atrophy at least part mediated by induction senescence tendon-derived stem cells (TDSCs). Study de...

The present case emphasizes the importance of adhering to strict indications when prescribing fluoroquinolones. Although rare, drug-induced tendinopathy is not confined to fluoroquinolones. The patient's and physician's awareness should be increased to reduce fluoroquinolones-associated morbidity, particularly in patients with previously described risk factors.

Jumper's knee is a common cause of anterior knee pain among athletes and active populations. Numerous treatments have been described with variable results. To better delineate this, the authors reviewed all articles from 2000 to 2014 pertaining to the treatment of patellar tendinopathy, focusing namely on treatment of recalcitrant cases. Open and arthroscopic techniques were found to achieve si...

BACKGROUND Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is one of the most common reasons for sport-induced pain of the knee. Low ankle dorsiflexion range might predispose for PT because of load-bearing compensation in the patellar tendon. PURPOSE The purpose of this 1-year prospective study was to analyze if a low ankle dorsiflexion range increases the risk of developing PT for basketball players. STUDY DES...