CHICAGO — Should an acute rupture or avulsion of the patellar tendon occur in primary total knee arthroplasty, surgeons should know a variety of techniques to manage this challenging problem, a ...

Mets closer Edwin Diaz underwent successful surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his right knee this afternoon, the team announced. The general timeline for recovery is around eight months, ...

What is does the patellar tendon do? The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia). Strictly speaking, the patellar tendon is not actually a tendon, but a ligament – and ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Patellar tendonitis happens when the tendon becomes inflamed and irritated.

New York Mets star relief pitcher Edwin Díaz is having surgery Thursday in Miami after diagnostic tests confirmed a total patellar tendon tear in his right knee -- one he suffered while celebrating a ...

The Los Angeles Chargers were bracing for bad news when starting left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a non-contact knee injury during Thursday's training camp. And come Thursday afternoon, the team's ...

Minnesota's coach suffered his injury in an in-game collision with his point guard, Mike Conley, in Game 4 of the first round. From NBA.com News Services Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is helped off ...

BOSTON — Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow confirmed what had been assumed Saturday: first baseman Triston Casas will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury ...