Patellar Tendonitis/Jumper's knee- Inflammation of the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone.
Causes
- Patellar tendinitis is a common overuse injury, caused by repeated stress on your patellar tendon.Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is most common in athletes whose sports involve frequent jumping — such as basketball and volleyball.
Symptoms
- Pain- Between Kneecap and Where the tendon attached (Shin Bone)