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I have patellar tendonitis and i straightened my knee when i was standing and it popped. did i hyperextend it?
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The popping: sensation probably comes from "tracking" abnormalities as your Patella (Knee Cap) "Glides" within the tendon along a groove in your tibia/fibula! It should get "better" as your tendonitis improves. A patella immobilization splint (see right) may help. Hope this helps Good luck Dr Z
Answered 5/2/2015
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