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Quads and Patella Tendon Rupture

THIS PAGE WAS LAST REVIEWED 16-01-2019

Quads and Patella Tendon Rupture

History

  • History of fall with hyper-flexion of knee
  • Not necessarily painful after event
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Abnormal patellla position
  • Unable to straighten leg actively
  • Quads dysfunction
  • Difficulty with stairs

Signs

  • Limp
  • Swelling
  • Deformity
  • Bruising
  • Unable to straight leg raise

Secondary care referral

  • Urgent referral

Primary care investigations

  • X-Ray