Patellar tendon rupture

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Patellar tendon rupture
Other namesPatellar tendon tear
physiotherapy, surgery[1]
PrognosisGood[1]
FrequencyUp to 1 in 10,000 per year[2]

Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the

knee cap (patella) to the tibia.[1] Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult.[1] In a complete rupture, the ability to extend that knee is decreased.[1] A pop may be felt when it occurs.[2]

Injury to the

fluoroquinolone use.[1][2] There are two main types of ruptures: partial and complete.[1] In most cases, the patellar tendon tears at the point where it attaches to the knee cap.[1] Diagnosis is based on symptoms, examination, and medical imaging.[1]

Small tears may be treated with rest and

physiotherapy.[1][2] Larger tears typically require surgery within a couple of weeks.[1][2] Outcomes are generally good.[1] Rates in the general population are not clear; however, in certain high-risk groups it occurs about 1 in 10,000 per year.[2] They occur most often in those under the age of 40.[2]

Signs and symptoms

The sign of a ruptured patella tendon is the movement of the patella further up the quadriceps. When rupture occurs, the patella loses support from the tibia and moves toward the hip when the quadriceps muscle contracts, hindering the leg's ability to extend. This means that those affected cannot stand, as their knee buckles and gives way when they attempt to do so.[citation needed]

Mechanism

The upper part of the

quadriceps muscle via the quadriceps tendon attaches to the top of the knee cap. This structure allows the knee to flex and extend, allowing use of basic functions such as walking and running.[citation needed
]

Diagnosis

Patellar tendon rupture can usually be diagnosed by physical examination. The most common signs are: tenderness, the tendon's loss of tone, loss of ability to raise the straight leg and observation of the high-riding patella. Radiographically,

patella alta can be detected using the Insall and Salvati method when the patella is shorter than its tendon. Partial tears may be visualized using MRI scans.[4]

Treatment

Patellar tendon rupture must be treated surgically. With a tourniquet applied, the tendon is exposed through a midline longitudinal incision extending from the upper patellar pole to the tibial tuberosity. The tendon is either avulsed (detached) from the lower patellar pole or lacerated. Even so, the continuity and tone of the tendon should be restored, taking into consideration the patellar height.[citation needed]

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pulmonary embolus, and persistent pain or weakness after the injury and repair.[citation needed
]

If the tendon rupture is a partial tear (without the two parts of the tendon being separated), then non-surgical methods of treatment may suffice. The future of non-surgical care for partial patella tendon ruptures is likely bioengineering. Ligament reconstruction is possible using mesenchymal stem cells and a silk scaffold.[5] These same stem cells have been shown to be capable of seeding repair of damaged animal tendons.[6] In 2010, a clinical study proved that mechanical loading of the tendon callus during the remodelling phase leads to healing by regeneration.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Patellar Tendon Tear". OrthoInfo - AAOS. February 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
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  3. ^ "Knee Extensor Injuries - Injuries and Poisoning". Merck Manuals Consumer Version. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  4. ^ Insall and Salvati Method Wheeless Online accessed 22 July 2015
  5. PMID 18462787
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  6. PMID 15996290
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  7. PMID 19809813
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