The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee. Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps ...

Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones and help your joints move. Some of the most common injuries to the tendons ...

Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper’s knee, occurs when there are small tears in the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon connects a person’s kneecap (patellar) to their shin bone (tibia).

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

Knee pain when kneeling can be due to a number of conditions, such as bursitis, arthritis, and patellar tendonitis. Treatments can depend on the underlying cause.