Patellar tendonitis — also called jumper’s knee — is a type of knee tendon pain. It happens when the tendons connecting the kneecap to the shinbone become inflamed from overuse. Repetitive motions, ...

Maybe you're a weekend warrior who injured your tendon or ligament while playing a lively game of basketball. Or perhaps you got a sprain when you took a spill while simply walking down the street. No ...

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Your knee is the largest joint in your body. The kneecap, or patella, is the bone that covers your knee. The patella provides a mechanical advantage to the quadriceps muscle, which allows your legs to ...

Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen sustained a torn patellar tendon on the weekend. DW fills you in on how serious an injury it is, how it is treated, and how long it could take for him to ...