Semimembranosus tendon tear
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What is semimembranosus tendon tear?
The semimembranosus tendon is a strong fibrous cord located at the back of your upper leg. A rupture or tear can occur with a trip or fall, or usually during actions requiring explosive acceleration, such as pushing off or jumping.
Common symptoms reported by people with semimembranosus tendon tear
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What people are taking for it
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.
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Treatments taken by people with semimembranosus tendon tear
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Data from patients with semimembranosus tendon tear, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with semimembranosus tendon tear
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Perceived effectiveness
for pain (11 evaluations)
Side effects
grogginess
Total evaluations
11
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
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depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
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stress
(1)
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No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
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- None
- Can't tell
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- Mild
- None
Data from patients with semimembranosus tendon tear, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has semimembranosus tendon tear on PatientsLikeMe?
- 3 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 0 say semimembranosus tendon tear is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 2 |
These charts show data from semimembranosus tendon tear patients who have completed their condition history
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