What this means in a clinic conversation
Inside the tendon and around the tendon are different targets. The cited research uses these terms to specify delivery; the terminology itself does not establish benefit or suitability.
A question to bring
Is the intended target inside the tendon, and how will that location be identified?
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Sources and editorial context
This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.
- Patellar tendinopathy trial: intratendinous and peritendinous delivery · Rodas and colleagues, American Journal of Sports MedicineReference checked 2026-10-02