Quads tendon rupture | KNEEguru

Quads tendon rupture is rupture of the tendon of the quadriceps muscle above the patella.

quads tendon rupture

Without the integrity of the extensor mechanism the patient cannot fully extend the leg.

Synonyms:

quadriceps tendon rupture

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Fractures and tendon ruptures involving the patellar mechanism

A kneecap bone break.

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Quads tendon rupture, patellar fracture and patellar tendon rupture - similarities and differences

A comparison of quads tendon rupture, patellar fracture, and patellar tendon rupture - all causes of failure of the extensor mechanism.

Great online links for Quads/Patellar tendon rupture

Reader-compiled list of online links about quads or patellar tendon rupture.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Complete Quad Tendon Rupture.

Question On Quad Tendon Rupture Recovery - Rehab 7 Weeks Post Op.

Ruptured Quadriceps Tendon.

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Quadriceps tendon rupture. Nori S. J Family Med Prim Care. 2018 Jan-Feb; 7(1): 257–260.

See also -

Extensor mechanism