Patellar tendinitis
Overview
Patellar tendinitis is an injury of the tissue connecting the kneecap to the shinbone (patellar tendon). The patellar tendon helps the muscles extend the knee.
Symptoms
Patellar tendinitis is an injury of the tissue connecting the kneecap to the shinbone (patellar tendon). The patellar tendon helps the muscles extend the knee.
Treatments
Treatment usually begins with physical therapy.
Last Updated Oct 16, 2019
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