Quadriceps tendinitis

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Quadriceps tendinitis is an overuse disorder of the quadriceps tendon.

quadriceps tendinitisIllustration from the side of the knee showing the site of pain.

Causes of quadriceps tendinitis

The condition is most commonly seen in athletes and the pain of quadriceps tendinitis is activity-related. The patient usually experiences the pain at the top of the patella.