Patellar tendinitis

Updated: 2019-10-16

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.