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These may involve the extensor mechanism and other musculotendinous insertions. Patellar tendonitis (jumper\u2019s knee), patellofemoral dysfunction, iliotibial band syndrome, and pes anserinus tendonitis or bursitis have all been called by this term.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A sports injury caused by mechanical malfunctions of the knee during running activities, resulting in a softening of the cartilage in the kneecap. The cartilage of the kneecap relies on intermittent compression to release waste products and receive nutrients from the knee joint&#8217;s synovial fluid. 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