Quadriceps tendonitis is inflammation of the quadriceps tendon where it attaches to the top of the kneecap. It is the most common cause of pain above the knee. In the early stages of quadriceps tendonitis, strain and overuse results in small tears in the tendon. The body attempts to heal...
A healthcare provider often makes the diagnosis of most quadriceps injuries by taking a detailed history of the injury and performing a physical examination. Contusion, muscle strain, tendon inflammation, tendon rupture, and muscle herniation are often diagnosed at the bedside. Imaging PlainX-raysmay...
orquadriceps tendon ruptures. Nonoperative treatment is effective for most partial mid-belly ruptures; however, some of these patients develop chronic pain and disability as a result ofscar tissuewithin the muscle. Such patients frequently do well with surgical excision of the scar tissue.17...
are subject to strain; the tendon proper is subject to the development oftendinitis. The suprapatellar, infrapatellar, and prepatellar bursae also may concurrently become inflamed with dysfunction of the quadriceps tendon. View chapter Book
of the quadriceps injuries are treated conservatively with good results. However, there are several indications for operative treatment, such as quadriceps tendon rupture or complete proximal rectus femoris avulsion with clear retraction. In professional athletes, surgical treatment is recommended more often...
A Patient's Guide to Quadriceps Tendonitis of the Knee Introduction Alignment or overuse problems of the knee structures can lead to strain, irritation, and/or injury of the quadriceps muscle and tendon. Quadriceps tendonitis produces pain, weakness, and
strain ratioultrasoundObjectives The aim of this study was to establish a relationship between quadriceps tendon stiffness and its properties and variations in the body mass index (BMI) and segmental mass. Methods This study was conducted in 3 groups according to their BMI (A, low [<18.5?kg/m...
Quadriceps tendon (QT), bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB), and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts are widely used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), but the optimal autograft choice remains controversial. This study assessed the treatment effects of QT versus BPTB and HT autograft...
There are many causes of low back pain. Back pain may be due to overuse, such as playing one too many rounds of golf or lifting heavy weights. This kind of back strain usually resolves on its own without treatment. Rest and anti-inflammatory medications can provide relief. Using proper for...
Tendon is also strain-rate dependent, where increase in mean lengthening will result in a more rigid tendon. Different anatomical locations, biomechanical environments, and biochemical environments will have different biomechanical properties as well.6 Numerous researches have been done to calculate tensile...