Question: what does it mean when you have a sharp pain in your kneecap?
Answer: tendinitis: pain in the front of the knee that is made worse when climbing, taking stairs, or walking up an incline. bursitis: inflammation caused by repeated overuse or injury of the knee. chondromalacia patella: damaged cartilage under the kneecap. gout: arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid.