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Patellar instability
Patellar instability is when the kneecap does not ride smoothly throughout its excursion in the underlying groove of the femur, popping over to one side, or even de-railing. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar malalignment
Patellar malalignment is present when the kneecap - for whatever reason - does not sit optimally in the underlying groove as the knee bends and straightens. Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar mobilisations
Patellar mobilisations are soft tissue stretches around the kneecap that prevent adhesions from tethering it down and causing a stiff knee. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar resurfacing
Patellar resurfacing is a surgical procedure to replace the joint surface of the patella.
Patellar retinaculum
The patellar retinaculum is the fibrous material at the sides of the patella, that act to stabilise it. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar subluxation
Patellar subluxation is when the patella rides suddenly up the side of its groove, but does not fully dislocate. Page updated September 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis is a painful condition of the patellar tendon where tiny tears within the tendon attempt to heal themselves but lead to foci of mucoid deterioration within the tendon.
Patellar tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy is a degenerative disorder of the patellar tendon. Page updated November 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar tendon
The patellar tendon is the broad tendon strap under the kneecap, joining it to the tibia (shin). Page updated July 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Patellar tendon rupture
A patellar tendon rupture is a partial or complete breaking of the patellar tendon under the kneecap.