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Without the intact patella tendon, the patient is unable to straighten the knee. If a rupture of the patella tendon occurs, ... Figure 3: Lateral View of Normal Knee with Intact Patellar Tendon. ... An incision is made on the front of the knee, overlaying the tendon. The site of the tendon rupture is identified.
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www.arthroscopy.com/patendrep.htm
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Tendons are like cables of strong tissue that connect muscles to bones. The tendons in the front of the knee are the quadriceps tendon and the patellar tendon. The quadriceps tendon connects to the top of the patella (kneecap) and allows you to extend your leg.
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kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/knee_injuries.h...
kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/knee_injuries.html
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This is a public information piece. Knee problems are very common, and they occur in people of all ages. ... The quadriceps tendon connects the quadriceps muscle to the patella and provides the power to straighten the knee. The following four ligaments connect the femur and tibia and give the joint strength and stability:
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www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/kneeprobs/kneeqa.htm
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/kneeprobs/kneeqa.htm
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The quadriceps tendon and the patellar tendon (or patellar ligament) are important components of the extensor mechanism of the knee. These tendons connect to the quadriceps muscle to allow a kicking motion. Treatment of injuries of the quadriceps or patellar tendon often requires surgery. ... If the tendon is completely ruptured,
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orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/quadtendon.htm
orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/quadtendon.htm
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Knee pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can ... Patellar Tendonitis; Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly of the patellar tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee.
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orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm
orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm
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A catastrophic complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rupture of the patellar tendon. ... Treatment results of patellar tendon rupture after TKA can be discouraging. Altered tissue quality secondary to connective tissue diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, ... Knee Prosthesis [adverse effects]
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/7673903
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The Medscape Journal ... Allergy & Clinical Immunology ... Knee Injuries [physiopathology]
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/3190662
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Knee tendonitis information. Learn how to diagnose, treat and cure knee tendonitis without seeing a doctor. ... Moving the joints near the knee tendon (even slightly) may also cause severe pain. The pain may be worse when ascending or descending stairs, when getting up from a seated position, and at night.
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www.itendonitis.com/knee-tendonitis.html
www.itendonitis.com/knee-tendonitis.html
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Synonyms and related keywords: patellar ligament tear, knee tendon rupture, tendonitis, tendinitis, quadriceps tendon rupture, ruptured patella tendon; ... In the flexed knee position, the patellar tendon sustains greater stress than the quadriceps tendon, and the tensile load is much higher at the insertion sites than in...
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