Disease

Inflammation of the patellar tendon (Patellar tendinitis)

Another name for this is 'jumpers knee'. This name describes the problem: it is caused by jumping a lot, and often occurs in athletes who play jumping sports such as basketball, volleyball, football, etc.

This condition causes pain in the front of the knee. The pain is often burning and present during and after exercise.

Treatments

Your doctor will discuss the treatment options with you.

Last modified on 7 July 2022

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