What is Popliteus Syndrome?

Also known as Popliteus tendonitis, is an uncommon pathology that which often occurs in athletes and people with a history of other knee ligament injuries.

More About Popliteus Syndrome

The pathology involves the popliteus muscle which is present on the posterolateral aspect of the knee region.

Popliteus muscle is a key stabilizer of the knee and plays an important role in maintaining proper mechanics at the knee during walking, running, and climbing stairs.