Injury to any of the muscles, bones, or ligaments of the knee can cause severe pain Not all knee complaints require orthopedic referral. This review of basic testing and exam techniques will help you ...

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 tendonitis.

Patellar tendonitis — also called jumper’s knee — is a type of knee tendon pain. It happens when the tendons connecting the kneecap to the shinbone become inflamed from overuse. Repetitive motions, ...

Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your doctor tests your deep tendon reflexes with a reflex hammer to measure your response. This test is ...

Though categorically not bad for your knees, running can be the cause of certain knee pain or injuries. One of the more common ones is patellar tendinopathy, which presents as pain just below the knee ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — According to a presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, ...

There are lots of things kids don’t like about doctor’s visits, with shots, blood tests and throat swabs topping the list. But one thing they love is having their knee reflexes checked. A reflex is an ...