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Patellar tendinopathy — MRCGP AKT MCQ

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A 20-year-old volleyball player has gradual inferior patellar pole pain provoked by jumping and landing. There is focal tenderness at the proximal patellar tendon and pain during a decline squat. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: C — Patellar tendinopathy

Focal load-related pain at the inferior pole in a jumping athlete is typical of patellar tendinopathy. Pain on decline squat is a useful functional provocation. Patellofemoral pain is usually more diffuse and retropatellar rather than focal tendon pain.

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