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What Is Jumper's Knee?

Jumper's knee is an injury of the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is the cord-like tissue that joins the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone).

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Jumper's Knee?

Common symptoms of jumper's knee include:

  • pain below the kneecap, especially during sports, climbing stairs, and bending the knee