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# Patellar Tendinopathy

Patellar tendinopathy is an overuse injury of the tendon just below the kneecap, common in jumping sports; it is also called jumper's knee.

Updated 2026-10-23

## Structures involved

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- [Patellar tendon](https://durgical.com/en/anatomy/patellar-ligament/)
- [Patella](https://durgical.com/en/anatomy/patella/)
- [Tibia](https://durgical.com/en/anatomy/tibia/)

## Why it happens

- [Connective tissue proper: cells and fibres](https://durgical.com/en/histology/connective-tissue-proper-cells-and-fibres/)

## What it is

Overuse injury of the [patellar tendon](https://durgical.com/en/anatomy/patellar-ligament/), common in jumping sports.

## Symptoms and signs

- Pain at the inferior pole of the [patella](https://durgical.com/en/anatomy/patella/)
- Pain with jumping or squatting
- Morning stiffness

## Diagnosis

**Clinical**
Point tenderness of the proximal tendon

**Imaging**
Ultrasound or MRI

## Treatment

**Rehabilitation**
Progressive tendon loading is the main treatment.

Educational information, not medical advice. For any symptom, see a health professional.

Sources: [Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532969/) (StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf), 2024).

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