Patella (Kneecap): Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
网页2023年6月1日 · Patella. The patella is your kneecap. Even though it protects your joint, it’s not just a cover for your knee. It also helps muscles, tendons and ligaments work correctly, as well as helps you move your knee. If your bones are weakened by osteoporosis, you have an increased risk for fractures.
Patellar tendinitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年2月22日 · Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is most common in athletes whose sports involve frequent jumping ...
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee) - Cleveland Clinic
网页Patellar tendinitis happens when repeated movements (like jumping) gradually weaken the patellar tendon in your knee. Symptoms like pain and stiffness can get worse over time, especially if you push through them to keep playing or training.
Patella: Anatomy, function and clinical aspects - Kenhub
网页2023年5月25日 · The patella is a thick, flat, triangular bone with its apex pointing downwards. The bone has a medial and lateral border, as well as its base which lies proximally. The patella is a dense trabecular bone with a thin compact lamina covering it.
Patella Fracture: Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery
网页A patella fracture is a break in your kneecap — the small, flat bone that covers and protects your knee joint like a shield. It’s usually caused by direct injury like a fall on your knee, a blow to your knee or a collision, lik with the dashboard in a car accident.
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
网页Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of your patellar tendon. This connects your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon, and, …
Patella: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health
网页2024年8月3日 · The patella, also known as the kneecap, protects the knee joint and helps with knee movement and extension. An injury to the patella can result in patellar tendonitis (also known as jumper's knee), dislocation, or fracture.
Patellar Tendonitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline
网页2018年9月3日 · Patellar tendonitis is a common injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Your pain may be mild or severe. Anyone can get patellar...
Patellar tendinitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年2月22日 · A variety of physical therapy techniques can help reduce the symptoms associated with patellar tendinitis, including: Stretching exercises. Regular, steady stretching exercises can reduce muscle spasm and help lengthen the muscle-tendon unit.
Patellar Tendonitis: Symptoms & Treatment - Mass General Brigham
网页Patellar tendonitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. When healthy, the patellar tendon keeps your kneecap in place and helps bend and straighten your leg.
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