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Dolor anterior de rodilla - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Rodilla de atleta; Dolor femororrotuliano; Tendinitis rotuliana; Tendinitis de la rótula; Rodilla de saltador

Primeros auxilios:

El tratamiento del dolor anterior de rodilla consiste en descansar la rodilla y no correr hasta que pueda hacerlo sin dolor.

Aplique hielo. Ensaye con paracetamol o ibuprofeno para el dolor y la hinchazón (pero es bueno consultar con el médico primero).

Exámenes como las radiografías o las resonancias magnéticas, al igual que la cirugía para el dolor por detrás de la rótula (dolor anterior de rodilla), rara vez se necesitan.

Se debe buscar asistencia médica de emergencia si:

Consulte con el médico si el dolor de rodilla no desaparece a pesar de descansar la articulación.

Reviewed last on: 6/13/2010
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and C. Benjamin Ma, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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