Patellar tendonitis — also called jumper’s knee — is a type of knee tendon pain. It happens when the tendons connecting the kneecap to the shinbone become inflamed from overuse. Repetitive motions, ...

The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee.

FOND DU LAC – Christopher Ng, M.D., an SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic physiatrist, is now offering the Tenex Health TX system at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital for patients experiencing chronic ...

If YOU'RE FEELING pain just under your kneecap, you might be dealing with a bout of patellar tendonitis. It's a specific place to feel pain, and if you've ever experienced it, you know all too well ...

There are many different causes for knee pain when bending the leg. The location of pain and other symptoms can help differentiate possible causes, such as tendonitis, strains, or arthritis. The type ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patellar tendinosis is a frustrating condition commonly encountered in athletes who place high loads on the ...

Introduction There is a general belief that the pathology of the patellar tendon is limited to the proximal pole, however this has not been studied in detail. This is unfortunate since the location of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — According to a presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, ...