tendon

Patella Tendon Rupture

Epidemiology

 

Usually occurs in young people

- often previous history of tendonitis ± steroid injections

 

Location

 

Usually at level of inferior pole of patella

- less common at tibial tubercle

- mid-substance ruptures rare

 

Clinical

 

Severe pain

Palpable defect

Extensor deficit / unable to SLR

 

Xray

 

Patella alta / high riding patella