Rupture of Quadriceps Tendon
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Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the quadriceps tendon.
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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