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Patellar tendinitis

Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the that straightens the knee. Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. Generally there is no pain when the person is at rest. may include patellar tendon rupture.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Pain at the front of the knee

How it's found

·Based on symptoms and examination

Treatment

·Rest, physical therapy

Complications

·Patellar rupture

Outlook

·Recovery can be slow

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Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.