A biomechanical study of rabbit patellar tendon: effects of steroid injection.

Abstract

T rules of organized sports have been established to decrease the incidence and severity of injuries while maintaining the spirit of play and competition. Equipment manufacturers have developed helmets, braces, pads, bindings, etc. to minimize injury. Sports physicians, aware of the long term prognosis, have been called upon to determine the optimal time for further sports participation by an injured player. Our goals are to further minimize the incidence and severity of such injuries, and to develop satisfactory treatment techniques for maximum rehabilitation.