Brad: There's a tendon above and a tendon below the knee cap that connects the quadriceps and the patella to the bone. Brad: ...

Chondromalacia patella is damaged or softened cartilage underneath the kneecap (patella). This condition typically occurs from playing sports that irritate the kneecap due to long-term overuse or ...

This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the kneecap (patella), referred pain from another area such as the back or hip, or soft tissues around the front of the knee. Among soccer players ...