Quadriceps tendinopathy is overuse-related irritation or degeneration of the quadriceps tendon above the kneecap.
Typical symptoms include pain above the kneecap during running, jumping, squatting, climbing stairs, or after repeated sports activity.
Imaging helps when symptoms persist, when a partial tear is possible, or when doctors need to distinguish tendinopathy from another cause of front-of-knee pain.
Ultrasound and MRI can help show tendon thickening, small tears, and associated inflammation.
Treatment usually includes activity modification, physiotherapy, strengthening, and sometimes injection-based treatment.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
