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2. Patellar tendon - Wikipedia

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   The patellar tendon is a strong, flat ligament, which originates on the apex of the patella distally and adjoining margins of the patella and the rough depression on its posterior surface; below, it inserts on the tuberosity of the tibia; its superficial fibers are continuous over the front of the patella with those of the tendon of the quadriceps femoris.

3. Patellar tendinitis - Wikipedia

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   Frequency. 14% of athletes [1] Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. [1] Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. [1] Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. [2]

4. Patellar tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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   Up to 1 in 10,000 per year [2] Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that connects the knee cap (patella) to the tibia. [1] Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult. [1] In a complete rupture, the ability to extend that knee is decreased. [1] A pop may be felt when it occurs.

5. Who is Chris Evans? Cincinnati Bengals running back ... - AOL

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   Evans appeared in eight games, and was a healthy inactive Weeks 11 through 17. Evans suffered a right knee (PCL) injury in kick coverage during a win against the Carolina Panthers at Paycor ...

6. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2][4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or ...

7. Osgood–Schlatter disease - Wikipedia

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   The patellar tendon attaches the anterior quadriceps muscles to the tibia via the knee cap. [11] Intense knee pain is usually the presenting symptom that occurs during activities such as running, jumping, lifting things, squatting, and especially ascending or descending stairs and during kneeling. [12] The pain is worse with acute knee impact.