Nashville, Tenn., (3:40 EDT--July 9, 2021)--An analysis of MRI images of the tissue grafts used for patients who underwent surgery to repair the anterior cruciate knee ligament suggests grafts ...

The quadriceps tendon helps you straighten your leg. Meanwhile, below the patella, you’ll find the patellar tendon. That connects to your tibia, a bone in your lower leg.

The quadriceps, or quads, are a group of four muscles on the front of the thigh. They are some of the largest and strongest muscles in the body. The quad muscles allow a person to stand, walk, run ...

While anyone can get quadriceps tendonitis, athletes have a higher risk. The repeated movements of jumping, running, and squatting can inflame the quadriceps tendon.

Park N, et al. Short-term complications after medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament reconstruction. Presented at: Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting; May 9-11, 2024; Boston.