Question 1

patellar tendon rupture--is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a significant knee injury 
it will need to be surgically repaired
and then immoblized for 6-8 weeks
to allow healing.
If it is not repaired, it will be
difficult to walk especially on
stairs.

Question 2

how do you fix a patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Patella tendon rupture is a potentiall serious injury that could comprmise  you affected leg depends on the extent,  complete or partiial. Surgery is the usual fix although long leg immonbilization and/or casting  is optional depending on the injury.

Question 3

how can you cure patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: For complete patellar tendon ruptures this is surgery for repair.  For partial tears or degeneration (tendinosis/tendinopathy) can maybe consider therapy and protected activity.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Disconnect: An injury to the connection between the quad tendon and lower leg(tibia). Due to this injury the patient is unable to extend the leg. There is a disconnect in  the quadriceps extensor mechanism and the lower leg. Usually requires surgical reapair

Question 5

is it possible to return to football after having a  patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Yes i believe it is possible
but rehab would take between 6-12 months
to achieve a full recovery.
Unless one is playing at a competitive
level, i wouldn't recommend a weekend
warrior to return to playing football 
after such an injury.
Playing basketball would probably
even be more difficult.

Question 6

what kind of doctor sees somebody for patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic Surgeon: Patellar tendon rupture is a severe knee injury which usually requires surgical intervention by an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 7

should i climb up and down stairs after 3 months of a patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Listen to body: Maximal healing is reached somewhere between 3-6 months... Your body usually tells you what you can and can't do.... Consider starting small stairs when ready and listen up your body (and your doctor).

Question 8

is it possible to return to play ball after a patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A patellar tendon rupture requires surgery, and rehabilitation.  Typical return to sport is at least 6 months, and may take 12 months.

Question 9

knee injury seems related to patellar tendon rupture. xray?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: An xray will not directly show a patellar tendon rupture, however, typically your knee cap will be further up your leg than normal.  The xray will also show if a piece of bone was pulled off of the patella or tibia.  The diagnosis is made clinically - you cannot raise your leg straight up while keeping your knee straight.  You may also feel a defect in the tendon.

Question 10

29 y.o female. diangosis patella baja following orif for ruptured patellar tendon (hardware placed). surgery next week. what should i expect post op?

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Ask doc: In general the skin takes 10-14 days to heal. The patella tendon portion of the surgery  will take 6 weeks for the primary tendon repait o heal during which time you will probably be immobilized fr 2 weeks then braced adnallowed motion (rate limited by your surgeon) ultimatley will start muscle strengthening which may take 3-4 months.

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