Quadriceps tendinopathy

An overuse condition, where the attachment of the quadriceps (quads) tendon to the upper pole of the patella (kneecap) becomes painful.

Synonyms: 
Quadriceps tendinitis
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Related Content

What overuse problems are common in the knee?

Often a problem in sportspeople.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Any advice for Quadriceps tendonitis.

Developing quadriceps tendonitis now after 6 months of no activity, what gives?

Chronic quadriceps tendinopathy.

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Quadriceps tendinopathy: a review—part 1: epidemiology and diagnosis King D, Yakubek G, Chughtai M, Khlopas A, Saluan P, Mont, MA and Genin J. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Feb; 7(4): 71.

Quadriceps tendinopathy: a review, part 2—classification, prognosis, and treatment. King D, Yakubek G, Chughtai M, Khlopas A, Saluan P, Mont MA and Genin J. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Feb; 7(4): 72.

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