Hoops Notes: Blessing or curse for Purdue? Sep 4, 2008
It's often referred to as "jumper's knee," and the average recovery time is around three months. "Keaton is fine," Painter said. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sweden promises Inter not to 'misuse' Ibrahimovic at European Championship Jun 16, 2008
"He's suffering from what's called jumper's knee, which is a tendon disorder," Valentin said. "It's a sort of overuse injury.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Knee problems might recur periodically for Tiger, orthopedist says Apr 17, 2008
ElAttrache, who is the orthopedic surgeon for the Dodgers, said the cartilage problem in Woods' knee is classically called "jumper's knee" and a common ailment for NBA players such as Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and Vince Carter. It's found in "jumping" sports and those involving torque and rotation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Wade Injury Spin: Replacing greatness Mar 15, 2008
Commonly known as jumper's knee because of its frequent occurrence in athletes involved in sports such as basketball and volleyball, this condition is often difficult to manage during a season. The biggest challenge for the athlete is adequate rest, which is the primary treatment, while avoiding key aggravating activities, such as jumping and running. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Despite two injuries, Morzan returns to court Mar 4, 2008
Now, this season has brought on yet another injury for Morzan to deal with -- patella tendinitis, or "jumper's knee.". "I was going to the trainer's room almost five times a week, depending on how much pain I was feeling," she said about her rehabilitation last semester. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wade returns to Heat Nov 15, 2007
He had surgery to relieve the condition commonly called "jumper's knee" and said he didn't want to return to the Heat lineup until he was convinced that the joint could hold up to the rigors of NBA life. Team doctors cleared him for full-contact practice earlier this month and Wade began those workouts Nov. 5, although he was able to participate in certain on-court drills since training camp began about a month earlier. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Wade practices, but return date remains unknown Nov 6, 2007
Wade dislocated his left shoulder in February and missed most of the final two months of the regular season, plus was hobbled by the condition called "jumper's knee" when he came back for Miami's short stint in the playoffs. So he had both conditions repaired at the same time in mid-May, being told the rehabilitation process would take about six months -- meaning he's actually a bit ahead of schedule. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Wade Makes Early Return to Heat Practice Nov 6, 2007
"He's still D-Wade. He looks good out there. We're avoiding the very, very rough contact, but he's shooting the ball well and getting guys involved. When he gets out there, it's going to be fun." Wade dislocated his left shoulder in February and missed most of the final two months of the regular season, plus was hobbled by the condition called "jumper's knee" when he came back for Miami's short stint in the playoffs. So he had both conditions repaired at the same time in mid-May, being told the... (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Sports Briefs May 20, 2007
Wade, who had the surgery on Tuesday, was bothered by a condition commonly known as "jumper's knee," which he said limited his performance on the court. GOLF German/Austrian ban lifted A British golf club has lifted an 88-year-old rule banning Germans and Austrians from playing on its course, newspapers reported yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Heat guard Wade 'feeling good' following surgery May 19, 2007
Wade, who had the surgery Tuesday, was bothered by a condition commonly known as "jumper's knee," which he said limited his performance on the court. Wade also missed 23 games after dislocating his left shoulder in February. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Wade undergoes surgeries on left knee, shoulder May 16, 2007
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Long road to recovery for Wade after surgeries May 16, 2007
Commonly called "jumper's knee," his condition caused him to wince while trying to dunk, and Wade often said that he didn't have enough explosiveness to be his usual self on the floor. Recovery times from such a surgery vary; Heat guard had a similar procedure done last July and continued experiencing pain for much of the first half of this past regular season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wade expected to make decision on surgery May 3, 2007
The shoulder surgery would be the result of his dislocation Feb. 21, and the knee surgery would be to help relieve patellar tendinitis -- also known as ''jumper's knee'' -- that flared up significantly once Wade returned to game action in early April. He's got to make a decision on doing both things either right now or doing one thing,'' Riley said of the potential surgeries. (The Miami Herald)
Notes: Starters have rough go of it Mar 11, 2007
Monroe update: Craig Monroe calls it jumper's knee, but he says he tweaked it well before he tried to climb the fence in Port St. Lucie. A doctor's visit Saturday morning suggested nothing worse than the original diagnosis on Monroe, who left Friday's game against the Mets in the first inning. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
