swelling, bruising, weakness and instability in the injured joint. When a tendon is torn, the connection it made between the muscle and bone is broken and the muscle can no longer move the bone, impairing movement. A torn
Each type of tendon rupture has its own signs and symptoms and can be treated either surgically or medically depending on the severity of the rupture and the confidence of the surgeon. The 4 most common areas of tendon rupture include: Quadriceps A group of 4 muscles that come together just...
Medical treatment is similar to the treatment at home. The doctor, however, also can determine the extent of muscle and tendon injury and ifcrutchesor a brace is necessary for healing. The doctor can also determine if a patient needs to restrict his or her activity, take days off work, an...