What is a Torn Tendon in Knee?
Another common cause of knee pain is a torn tendon in the knee. Tendons serve to connect muscles to bones. Because of this, there are many tendons in many different parts of the body. If you or a loved one experiences knee pain, a torn tendon in the knee is one possible explanation.
What Causes a Torn Tendon in Knee?
Quadricep tendons and patellar tendons are the two types of tendons that may cause knee pain when torn. Common causes of a torn tendon in the knee may include, but are not limited to:
- Sports injuries, especially from sports that involve running or jumping
- Falling
- Direct contact to the front of the knee
- Awkward landings from jumping
Symptoms of a Torn Tendon in Knee
While knee pain is common for both types of a torn tendon in the knee, symptoms of a torn tendon in the knee vary depending on the type of torn tendon in the knee.
Symptoms of a patellar tendon tear include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- An indent near the bottom of the kneecap
- The kneecap moves up into the thigh
- Bruising on or around the knee
- A feeling of tenderness around the knee
- Knee cramps
- Challenges with walking
- Knee pain
Symptoms of a quadricep tendon tear include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- An indent toward the top of the kneecap
- The kneecap appears to sag
- Bruising on or around the knee
- A sensation of tenderness around the knee
- Knee cramps
- Struggling to walk because the knee doesn't provide sufficienet support
- Knee pain
How to Treat a Torn Tendon in Knee
Both types of a torn tendon in the knee have similar treatments. Common treatments for a torn tendon in the knee include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Immobilizing the knee through the use of a knee brace
- Physical therapy
- Surgery to treat a torn tendon in the knee
Are you or a loved one experiencing knee pain? A torn tendon in the knee could be the cause. Treatment for a torn tendon in the knee depends on the severity. An SOS knee specialist can diagnose if your knee pain is caused by a torn tendon in the knee, then create a treatment plan.
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