Anterior knee pain Definition Anterior knee pain is pain that
occurs at the front and center of the knee. It refers to many
different problems, including: Chondromalacia of the patella --
the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the
underside of the kneecap (patella) Runner's knee (sometimes
called patellar tendinitis) Alternative Names Patellofemoral
syndrome; Chondromalacia patella; Runner's knee; Patellar
tendinitis; Jumper's knee Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Your kneecap (patella) sits over the front of your knee joint.
As you bend or straighten your knee, the underside of the
patella glides over the bones that make up the knee. Strong
tendons help attach the kneecap to the bones and muscles that
surround the knee. These tendons are called: The patellar tendon
(where the kneecap attaches to the shin bone) The quadriceps
tendon (where the thigh muscles attach to the top of the
kneecap) Anterior knee pain begins when the kneecap does not
move properly and rubs against the lower part o