The quadriceps tendon is a durable piece of tissue that helps straighten the leg. A quadriceps tendon tear is a painful condition that makes this activity difficult. This makes it difficult to walk. As a result, it can greatly limit the daily activities you need to function. The place to get the most accurate diagnosis of a quadriceps tendon tear is to consult with the best orthopedic specialist. This means the place to start is with a consultation at Advanced Orthopedics in Denver, Parker, or Aurora, Colorado. You can trust you’ll get the very best treatment.
OVERVIEW
Quadriceps tendon tears are not common. They most often occur among middle-aged people who are runners or play sports that involve jumping. One might experience a partial tearing of the tendon or a complete tear. Either way, a torn quadriceps tendon is a painful, limiting injury.
QUADRICEPS TENDON ANATOMY
The quadriceps are a large muscle group located in the top front of the leg. There are four muscles in the quadriceps group which meet just above the kneecap (patella) to form the quadriceps tendon. The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles to the patella. The patella is attached to the shinbone (tibia) by the patellar tendon. The quadriceps muscles, quadriceps tendon, and patellar tendon all work together to form strong, functional leg muscles that enable it to straighten.
