Any small repeated trauma or overuse causes irritation of tendons attached near the joint. This trauma is small enough to get missed by patients but big enough to cause micro damage. Over the period it causes pain, swelling and sometimes affects daily life. This conditions are known as TENDINITIS. 

Avoidance of micro-injury, rest, ice application and bracing usually cures he condition. 

Enjoy healthy knees!!!

Dr Deepak Goyal