What this means in a clinic conversation
The proposed tissue target matters when matching a treatment description to a study. Ask the clinician to identify the target and explain the choice in plain language.
A question to bring
Which tissue around the tendon is the target, and why?
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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