I used the word Tendonitis in the title, but in many cases, you may have a Tendinopathy instead. A tendon is a fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon ...

What causes quadriceps tendon tears? When can an athlete return to a sport after treatment? The quadriceps tendon works with the muscles in the front of your thigh (quadriceps) to straighten your leg.

Most quadriceps tendon injuries are known to have been caused by direct impact or forced knee flexion due to falls, which account for about 62%, while spontaneous ruptures are uncommon, seen in only 3 ...