Caused by repeated stress on the patellar tendon that results in tendon tear. Knee pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms. Doctor examines the knee and tests the range of knee ...

The diagnosis is usually clear from the history. Examination may disclose the patella still lying lateral to the joint, but more usually the dislocation has been reduced and there is a swollen knee ...

Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and ...

Swelling is another key indicator that ... American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Patellar tendon tear. MedlinePlus. How to avoid exercise injuries. Hadeed A, Tapscott DC. Iliotibial band ...

For example, a young jumping athlete who dramatically increases the number of jumping/landing repetitions a week may develop patellar tendon swelling and pain. Tendons chronically exposed to low ...