What is patellar tendon rupture?

The patella tendon works in conjunction with the muscles the thigh to help straighten the leg. A rupture or tear can impact range of motion in the leg, and the ability to walk.

How do members experience patellar tendon rupture?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with patellar tendon rupture*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for patellar tendon rupture*

Who has patellar tendon rupture on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 1
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 3