Question 1

is it normal for your knee cap to float back off-center years after having a lateral release procedure on the patella tendon?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: A few possibilities:
maybe the release wasn't complete enough to cure the problem
maybe you need to  build up your quads especially on the medial side
maybe you've gained weight and that has made matters worse
How about an exam to get a good evaluation?

Question 2

what's the outcome of knee cap tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: A rupture of either the quadriceps tendon (above kneecap) or of the patella tendon (below kneecap) are both treated surgical especially if it is a complete tear.  These two tendons are critical for proper knee function.  They are responsible for straightening the knee.

Question 3

i've got knee cap tendon rupture. now what?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic exam: It is very important to see an orthopedist asap
if you ruptured either your patella tendon or the quad muscle
attachment to the patella, you might require surgery to correct
the problem and obtain the best result.

Question 4

what's the difference between an acl tendon injury and a knee cap injury?

Accepted Answer

Separate structures: The acl is a ligament in the center of the knee that holds the knee together by preventing certain knee rotations and translations. The kneecap (or patella) is a bone in the front if the knee that assists the quad muscles in straightening your knee. The play very different roles in the knee.

Question 5

i just had a piece of my hamstring taken  out and recstructed to attach to my knee cap used as a tendon to stabalize my knee. what is this called?

Accepted Answer

MPFL reconstruction: Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (usually done for a dislocating kneecap).

Question 6

i'm having surgery on my patella tendon and to file the bottom of my knee cap as its pointed and stabbing the tendon. how could this affect mobility?

Accepted Answer

Patella spur: Initially your knee may be a little stiff but you easily regain mobility.

Question 7

can anything be done for bone spurs on the knee cap? i have a large one on my l knee where i had a tendon release surgery done 7 yrs ago.

Accepted Answer

Pain is the issue.: I assume you are having pain in the front of your knee that wasn't  resolved with a procedure, perhaps, a lateral release, If this is the case, some patients require a more complicated procedure assuming you have failed a course of physical therapy.

Question 8

i have pain behind my knee for 2 months and its not the knee cap it feels like tendons and ligaments. pain when i flex or straighten leg?

Accepted Answer

? Knee sprain: You need to rest the joint using knee braces, and use OTC NSAIDS,  unless contraindicated, if no improvement see your doctor for assessment, wish you well

Question 9

reasons for having just one knee have pain just inferior to my knee cap and having severe pain in the patella tendon area when i squat. treatment? 19

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It sounds like you may have patellar tendinitis one on side. This may reflect a tightness or weakness in your hips or hamstrings or other subtle anatomic variant that makes you predisposed. 
Treatment is a period of rest, appropriate stretching, ice, anti-inflammatories, and eccentric strengthening directed by a trainer or therapis. Other modalities, such as ultrasound, may help. See a doctor.

Question 10

my doctor says i have knee cap tendon rupture, but i don't understand. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Tendon Injuries: Injuries to the tendons on either side of the knee cap or patella can be either chronic or acute.  Chronic injuries are more likely to be tendinitis with small partial tears.  Acute injuries can be associated with a complete tear or rupture of the tendon.  The tendon above the patella attaching to the quadriceps muscle is the quad tendon.  The tendon below the patella is the patellar tendon.

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Is it normal for your knee cap to float back off-center years after having a lateral release procedure on the patella tendon?

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What's the outcome of knee cap tendon rupture?

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I've got knee cap tendon rupture. now what?

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What's the difference between an acl tendon injury and a knee cap injury?

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I just had a piece of my hamstring taken out and recstructed to attach to my knee cap used as a tendon to stabalize my knee. what is this called?

A member asked:

I'm having surgery on my patella tendon and to file the bottom of my knee cap as its pointed and stabbing the tendon. how could this affect mobility?

A member asked:

Can anything be done for bone spurs on the knee cap? i have a large one on my l knee where i had a tendon release surgery done 7 yrs ago.

A member asked:

I have pain behind my knee for 2 months and its not the knee cap it feels like tendons and ligaments. pain when i flex or straighten leg?

A member asked:

Reasons for having just one knee have pain just inferior to my knee cap and having severe pain in the patella tendon area when i squat. treatment? 19

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My doctor says i have knee cap tendon rupture, but i don't understand. what does it mean?

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