Question 1

is it possible to hear your tendon tear?

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Would feel more likE: A "popping" than a tear.

Question 2

is it actually possible to hear a tendon tear?

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Absolutely: I have had patients tell me that their tendon tears have sounded like a gun going off, a loud pop, a snap, etc.  These tendon tears have included rotator cuff, pectoralis major, triceps, biceps, hamstrings, quads, patellar, and achilles.

Question 3

what is the difference between a small tendon tear and tendonosis?

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They are different: Sometimes called chronic tendinitis, which inflamation of the tendons, prtial tear  there a gap in the tendon.

Question 4

can a tendon tear in my forearm?

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Yes: Tendons tear from trauma and if the injury was directed at the forearm, it could happen there. You should ice the injured area and seek the attention of an orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible.

Question 5

what could cause a patellar tendon tear?

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Unfortunately No: No.  Patellar tendons, like other tendons in the body, do not regrow.  They need to be surgically re-attached or augmented with tendon graft materials in the event of a rupture or injury.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a tendon tear in the ankle?

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Pain: Swelling, limping, are the common ones.

Question 7

are there any non surgical treatments for tendon tear?

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Depends on which one: There are certainly non-surgical treatments for tendon injuries, but it depends on which tendon is injured. Some tendons in the hand heal well with splinting, some require surgery. Treatment for an achilles tendon is controversial, with some advocating for surgery and others for bracing or casting. You should check with your doctor to discuss relative risks and benefits for your specific injury.

Question 8

where would asupraspinatus tendon tear, or a rim rent tear be located?

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See below: The shoulder . This is one of the 4 rotator cuff muscles and most commonly torn . Follow up with an orthopedic surgeon good luck thank you.

Question 9

patellar tendon tear. how could that happen?

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendon: Any rupture of a tendon requires surgery or repair. Patellar tendon is pretty strong, it needs enormous amount of force or injury to rupture.

Question 10

will i go to surgery for a quads tendon tear?

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendon: Any rupture of a tendon requires surgery or repair.

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