Question 1

what are the symptoms for a torn patella tendon?

Accepted Answer

Usually dramatic: This is typically a painful, traumatic and debilitating injury. Initial symptoms would be pain in the front of the knee, diffuse swelling around the knee, and difficulty straightening the knee without assistance. Often the leg feels powerless and as if you are dragging it, because the powerful quad muscle in your thigh is no longer connected to the lower leg (tibia). Seek medical attention.

Question 2

which is more serious injury: a torn patella tendon or a torn acl?

Accepted Answer

Both are serious : I do believe the result from repair them the patellar tendon give better result.

Question 3

how long will it take to recover from an injured patella tendon?

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It depend: The injury could be due to fracture of the pattela ths could take about 8-12 weeks to heal.

Question 4

does  a patella strap help heal patella tendonitis by not moving tendon as much?

Accepted Answer

No. It alters force.: No.  It actually alters the force across the tendon.

Question 5

does  a patella strap help heal patella tendonitis by not moving tendon as much or should i only wear during exercise?

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Patellar tendonitis: It may help to wear it more consistently. The basic idea of the strap is that it changes the force as it goes through the tendon.

Question 6

had fluid drained 7 weeks after patella femoral replacement now my patella has extreme pain when i lift my knee in a bent position. is my tendon torn?

Accepted Answer

Postop PFA: Highly unlikely for you to have a patellar tendon rupture. I do hope that you are engaging in appropriate follow up with your orthopaedic surgeon and also maintain compliance with the postop exercise and rehab program they have put together for you.

Question 7

my husband's patella tendon was torn during surgery for a total knee replacement.  how will the recovery from the tendon injury effect tkr recovery?

Accepted Answer

It will definitely: prolong recovery to a degree as the patellar tendon is a significant part of knee stability and mobility.

Question 8

i had acl reconstruction both knees- 2005 left and 2009 right. both are torn again 100%. doctor suggests new surgeries by taking tendons from patella.

Accepted Answer

ACL tears: Its unfortunate that both are once again torn. You need the ACL for joint stability otherwise you will have to wear a knee stabilizer. I think repeat surgery is a reasonable option. You will have to be extremely careful once this is done.

Question 9

how long do general knee sprains take to heal?  i was told that the nothing isn't torn, it's only stretched . it could be my acl or my patellar tendon

Accepted Answer

Usually  6 weeks: Ligament injury is graded by the amount of stretch or tearing and the resulting instability. Treatment varies based on injury  from minimal to pt with poss brace to surgery.

Question 10

how long to recover from a severed patella tendon?

Accepted Answer

3 months: Assuming that it has been repaired with surgery, you are looking at 3+ months of protected knee motion to allow for the repair to heal.

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