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Expert Care for Patellar Tendon & Quadriceps Tendon Tear—Get Relief & Get Moving Again
If a Patellar Tendon & Quadriceps Tendon Tear is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.
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Patellar Tendon & Quadriceps Tendon Tear
The quadriceps tendon is the attachment of the quadriceps muscles to the patella (kneecap). The patellar tendon attaches the tibia (shinbone) to the patella (kneecap). Together quadriceps muscles, quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon straighten the knee.
Signs You May Have a Patellar Tendon & Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Symptoms of a tendon tear include bruising, swelling, gap formation about the patella (knee cap), cramping, and inability to walk or straighten the leg.
What Causes a Patellar Tendon & Quadriceps Tendon Tear?
Patellar and quadriceps tendon tears often occur from a resistive load with the foot planted or the knee partially bent. A tear can also occur due to a fall, direct trauma, or a direct cut of the tendon. Injuries are most common in middle-aged people during sports. Occasionally tears can occur in older people due to inflammation, chronic disease, and steroid use that may affect the tendon blood flow.
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Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.
Evaluation & Treatment
How We Diagnose Patellar Tendon & Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Initial evaluation includes a medical history, physical examination, and x-rays to evaluate for associated injuries. Specialized examination maneuvers are done to determine the extent and location of the tear. MRI may be ordered to evaluate the tendon quality and to distinguish a partial from a full tear.
Nonsurgical
Treatment is based on the size and type of tear, age, and activity level. Partial tears and those in older patients may be treated with nonsurgical treatment including immobilization in a knee brace for 3-6 weeks followed by physical therapy.
Surgical
More commonly, those with high-grade partial tears, an inability to raise their leg, instability with walking, or complete tears surgical treatment is considered. Surgical treatment is an outpatient procedure and involves reattachment of the torn tendon with suture.
The knee will be immobilized with limited weight bearing for the first 4-6 weeks followed by strengthening and range of motion. Recovery typically takes 3-6 months.
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Our Specialists
Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists
Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.
We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.
Dr. Andrew Siekanowicz
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Dr. Ashok L. Gowda
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Evan Argintar
Chief of cartilage restoration, joint preservation, and minimally invasive arthroplasty
Yavonne Johnson, PA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Real Patients. Real Results.
5-star reviews
Carrie K.
Dr. Argintar is quick and efficient and attentive at the same time. I was brought in before my insurance paperwork was even done! He had clearly read (or had been briefed on) my file and I think I was in and out of there in less than 20 mins from the time I walked in the door. Highly recommend.
Hannah C.
Dr. Argintar, his assistant and the receptionists were incredibly friendly and on-time. I felt heard and listened to, and would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a professional and personable doctor and team.
Adam A.
Dr. Argintar was quick and to the point. He was able to identify the injury and recommend what I need to do to begin the healing process. He listened to what I had to say and was able to get me out in a timely manner.
Natalie P.
Dr Argintar was very knowledgeable and helped me understand a bit more of what was causing pain. He was open to listening to me and gave great suggestions on what I should be doing to minimize pain. Will definitely see him again for my follow up.
Pamela W.
I was most impressed by Dr Argintar’s understanding and enthusiastic support of my goal of returning to active participation in my sport, though I am an over-50 athlete. Dr Argintar was prompt, direct and took the time to explain my injury and route to recovery. As his patient, I felt respected and informed.
Sean G.
Dr. Argintar was very personable, explained what was going in with my injury, talked me through treatment options, and proposed a treatment plan that worked with my schedule. Great, quick visit.
