patella tendon rupture & rupture of the quadracep

[hulllad]

I had an electric shock from a  drill that caused a patella tendon rupture & rupture of the quadracep. This happened on 9-1 05  they operated on my knee and put it in aplaster for six weeks. I have been having physio since 15-3 05 and i have managed to get 100 degree's movement back but i am still finding it hard to do a lot of things like walking up stairs and walking any distance without the aid of elbow crutches. I am still having to take pain killers and ibuprofen regulary for the pain and still have some sleepless nights with the pain when i have tried excercising it.has anyone out there had anything similar and got any advise for me has to what to expect for the future.  Kev.

[shadehawk]

Hi,

Welcome to the board.  There is a section called 'Specialist Office' and you'll see 'Patello-Femoral Joint'.  Look for the post Ruptured Patellar Tendon Surgery - you should be able to talk to some people there about your situation.

Good luck to you.

Shade

[hulllad]

OK, thanks. I'll do that.