Quadriceps Tendon Tear

What is Quadriceps Tendon Tear?

Quadriceps Tendon Tear is when there is a tear in the muscle that is infront of your thigh which helps to straighten your knee. It is a common injury for middle-aged people that runs or do jumping sports.

Symptoms of Quadriceps Tendon Tear

• Tearing and popping sensation in the muscle
• Pain and Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Cramping
• Unable to straighten knee
• Kneecap will sag due to tendon is torn

Causes of Quadriceps Tendon Tear

• Awkward landing when jumping
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Gout
• Leukemia
• Diabetes mellitus

Treatment for Quadriceps Tendon Tear

• Physio-Therapy
• Knee Brace
• Surgical Treatment

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.