Glad I found this site. From what I understand quad ruptures are fairly rare and although I would not wish this on anyone reading the posts have been comforting.
I live in the Midwest right outside of Chicago. Active mid 50s. On January 3rd I slipped on some ice and fell strangely. Heard a big pop and thought I had dislocated something. Went to er and they said it was a quad strain but not a complete tear since I could do straight leg lift.
Being the the do it yourselfer that I am I self diagnosis myself and read if not complete tear that surgery not needed. Actually after a couple weeks was walking okay very little limp and actually starting using treadmill again. I went a head and seen an ortho after a month just to make sure my self diagnosis was okay. As soon as he looked at it he knew right away I need surgery. Got another opinion just to play it safe that along with Mri confirmed had a 90 percent tear.
Had surgery on February 17th 6 weeks later. Was real concerned that I waited too long. Dr was not concerned.
The immediate pain after surgery for a - couple of weeks -was more than I expected but now close to 3 weeks more uncomfortable than anything else.
I Started rehab after first week and using a cpm. I realize this is a long recovery. My goal is not to mess it up by pushing too hard.
I'm sure I will have questions as I go.
Good luck to everyone going thru this now.
