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Information from WebMD on tendon ruptures, a potentially serious problem that may result in excruciating pain and permanent disability if untreated.
A patellar tendon tear causes instability of the knee, making it difficult to walk or bear weight on the leg. Other symptoms include knee pain, swelling, and bruising.
Quadriceps tendon tear (quadriceps tendon rupture) is a rare but serious injury that makes it difficult for your knee to work properly. It most often affects physically active people over age 40. Complete tears require surgery to repair torn muscle and restore knee function.
Learn the symptoms of a tendon tear and strain below, which include swelling, redness, severe pain, and an inability to move the affected limb. Strains are injuries affecting the muscles or their tendons. A strain may cause stretching or tearing of the muscle or tendon fibers.
The quadriceps tendon is the most important tendon involved in straightening the knee from a bent position. Small tears of this tendon cause pain or make it difficult to walk and participate in other daily activities.
What is tendon rupture? A tendon rupture is a break in a tendon, the structure that joins a muscle to a bone. It can result from overuse, an injury, or an underlying condition. Tendons are...
Tendinopathy, where tendons around the knee become painful and swollen restricting movement, is usually caused by over-use or repeated minor accidents. Tendinopathy tends to be a long-term (chronic) condition and is unlikely to need surgery. It can often improve with a course of physiotherapy.