patellar
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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I have patellar tendinitis so a lot of it is work tending to that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Way back in 2012 he suffered patellar tendonitis, a career-threatening condition that kept him out for two years.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Finch, who was hurt in a sideline collision with Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, will have his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
There is no known timetable on Oladipo’s return from a patellar tendon tear suffered in last season’s playoffs with Miami.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
As in: I wonder why my dad never had surgery on his patellar tendinitis.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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