What is does the patellar tendon do? The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia). Strictly speaking, the patellar tendon is not actually a tendon, but a ligament – and ...

Mets closer Edwin Diaz underwent successful surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his right knee this afternoon, the team announced. The general timeline for recovery is around eight months, ...

Minnesota's coach suffered his injury in an in-game collision with his point guard, Mike Conley, in Game 4 of the first round. From NBA.com News Services Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is helped off ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A 69-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of left ...

Patellar tendinopathy is commonly encountered in athletes who participate in high-impact sports. This condition can be frustrating for athletes and clinicians. Despite a breadth of treatment options ...

Patellar tendinopathy interventions have primarily focused on adult athletes with equivocal success,1 rather than targeting potential prevention strategy(s) during the adolescent growth spurt; a ...

The lateral radiograph demonstrates an obvious patella alta or high riding patella. This finding is consistent with a patella tendon rupture. The patella tendon can withstand significant forces during ...