Reasonable Hypothesis SOP [1] | 21 of 2020 |
Balance of Probabilities SOP [2] | 22 of 2020 |
SOP bulletin 214 [3]
This is an inflammatory or degenerative condition affecting the patella tendon, commonly due to overuse of the knee joint. The patella tendon connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (below the knee). The SOP now also covers inflammation or degeneration in the distal quadriceps tendon (just above the knee cap).
This diagnosis is clinical but is assisted by ultrasound scan or MRI [magnetic resonance imaging] scanning.
The relevant medical specialist is an orthopaedic surgeon.
Jumper’s knee
* another SOP applies
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset will usually be based on a self-report of when pain in the tendon, worse with activity, first began.
The condition may slowly resolve with appropriate treatment and avoidance of the triggering activity, but a protracted course with limited or poor response to treatment is common. Exacerbations with activity may occur.
Links
[1] http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2020/3554e1c288/021.pdf
[2] http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2020/19719162db/022.pdf
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/SOP%20bulletin%20214_0.pdf