Caring Medical
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715 Lake Street, Suite 600
Oak Park, Illinois 60301
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Popliteus and Semimembranosus Tendonitis
There are other possible types of tendonitis at the knee, including popliteus and semimembranosus. Each can be diagnosed by history and physical exam. It is easy to reach a diagnosis because typically the athlete will point to the exact site of pain or injury. The doctor will then palpate the region to find the area of maximum tenderness. If the tender area is a tendon, then a tendon strain is diagnosed. If it is a ligament, then a ligament sprain is diagnosed. The best treatment for each of these conditions is Prolotherapy to the appropriate site. Prolotherapy is so effective because the injections are given exactly where the injured tissue is located. The exact tissue that needs to be regenerated is stimulated to repair by Prolotherapy. Repeated bouts of tendonitis are no longer seen when Prolotherapy is available to cure the underlying problem.

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