Rupture of Quadriceps Tendon

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Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the quadriceps tendon.
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Symptoms
  • An indentation at the top of your kneecap where the tendon tore
  • Bruising
  • Tenderness
  • Cramping
  • Your kneecap may sag or droop because the tendon is torn
  • You are unable to straighten your knee
  • Difficulty walking due to the knee buckling or giving way
Causes
  • Heavy load on the leg with the foot planted and the knee partially bent
  • Falls
  • Direct force to the front of the knee
  • Lacerations
  • Tendon weakness (tendinitis, chronic disease, steroid use, antibiotic use, or immobilization)
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait mechanics correction

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