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Patella tendon feels misshapen. almost like a dip or a dent below my kneecap. no pain on stairs or walking. no bruising or swelling. main symptom is pain with increased load and intensity (squats, lunges). what could cause this?

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A member asked:

Patella tendon feels misshapen. almost like a dip or a dent below my kneecap. no pain on stairs or walking. no bruising or swelling. main symptom is pain with increased load and intensity (squats, lunges). what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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