What is quadricep tendon rupture?
The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadricep muscles at your knee to your knee bone. A rupture occurs when this tendon partially or completely tears. It is a disabling injury and may require treatment.
How do members experience quadricep tendon rupture?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with quadricep tendon rupture*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*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 quadricep tendon rupture*
Who has quadricep tendon rupture on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 46 | |
| Female | 12 |