2024年11月18日 · A patellar tendon tear is the partial or complete rupture of the band of connective tissue that attaches the kneecap to the shin bone. When this happens, you may be unable to walk or fully straighten the leg. Knee pain, bruising, and swelling are …

When the patellar tendon is completely torn, the tendon is separated from the kneecap. Without this attachment, you cannot straighten your knee. The patellar tendon often tears at the place where it attaches to the kneecap, and a piece of bone can break off along with the tendon.

In this post, we will answer many of the most common questions regarding patellar tendon tears, including “what does a partial patellar tendon tear feel like?” and “what are my treatment options?”

The five most common causes of a Patellar tendon tear are: Repetitive Running and Jumping; Tendon Weakness; Trauma; Aging; Prior Knee Surgery; A Patellar tendon tear is diagnosed by reviewing medical history, physical examination, and imaging. Treatment options for Patellar tendon tear depend upon the severity of the injury. Common options ...

2024年11月12日 · When you injure your kneecap—also called your patella—there may be damage to the surrounding soft tissues, such as a patellar tendon tear, or a fracture to the bone. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, a feeling of instability, or that the joint is locked.

2024年8月12日 · Patellar tendon rupture is a rupture of the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia. The patellar tendon is the terminal extension of the quadriceps muscle in the leg. The four muscles that make up the quadriceps each provide a tendon that attaches to …

2022年1月10日 · Patella tendon strains, tears, and ruptures are treatable. The outlook for full recovery is very optimistic for most patients who follow a treatment plan. The first step to treating a patellar tendon tear is to see a doctor. They will take a medical history and examine the area.

2023年9月19日 · A patella tendon rupture or patella tendon strain is a partial, or complete tear of the patella tendon at the front of the knee. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 2nd Jan. 2022. Patella tendon ruptures are extremely painful. Signs and symptoms include: Severe pain in the front of the knee. An audible ‘pop’ at the time of injury.