How does one suffer quadriceps tendon rupture?
The quadriceps tendon is injured most commonly from a forced eccentric contraction (contracting while lengthening) against an outside force. This can happen during high-energy accidents such as motor vehicle crashes and during sporting activities, or during low energy injuries such as falls from a standing position. What are some risk factors for a quadriceps tendon rupture? Really there are very few risk factors. Most quadriceps tendon ruptures are the result of either direct or indirect trauma. There are some medical problems that can increase a person’s chance of having a quadriceps tendon rupture including renal (kidney) disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic steroid use and diabetes mellitus. However, even in patients with these disorders, the incidence of quadriceps tendon ruptures is still very low. What are the signs and symptoms of a quadriceps tendon rupture? Most people with a quadriceps tendon rupture will note the acute onset of pain and disability in the affected leg. Usu
