A rupture of the quadriceps tendon may be partial or full, and the appropriate treatment of a quadriceps tendon injury depends on the seriousness of the tendon tear. Appointments physical therapy 23xweek, beginning 25 days postop rehabilitation goals full extension symmetrical to contralateral knee before the first postop visit at 2 weeks prom 090 20 slr without quad lag. At 23 weeks home estim unit if needed for quadriceps muscle reed. Treatment for quadriceps tendon rupture at encino orthopedics. The knee consists of four bones that form three joints. Rehabilitation after repair of the patellar and quadriceps tendon. After quadriceps tendon repair the arlington group. If you have any questions regarding the exercise program, call 6177257500. Cole,md,mba weight bearing brace rom exercises phase i 02 weeks as tolerated with crutches and brace locked in full extension for sleeping and all activity off for exercises and hygiene 02 weeks. The typical injury mechanism is a direct blow to the thigh. Rehabilitation guidelines for patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon repair. The type of treatment required depends on the type and size of tear, as well as, the patients activity level and age.
If a rupture of the quadriceps tendon occurs, and the patient tries to stand up, the knee will also usually buckle and. Rehabilitation appointments typically begin three to five days after surgery. Appointments begin physical therapy 35 days post surgery 23 xweek rehabilitation goals protect surgical repair precautions wb. Quadriceps tendon ruptures usually occur in people older than 40 years of age. A complete tear of the quadriceps tendon will render the tissue into two separate pieces, while a partial tear will cause the muscle to lose its anchoring to the kneecap patella. Quadriceps muscle injuries are among the most common muscle injuries. Patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon repair uw health. Quadriceps tendon repair postoperative protocol rosenberg. The gundersen sports medicine patella quadriceps tendon repair rehabilitation program is an evidencebased and soft tissue healing dependent program. Wbatwith crutches and brace locked at 0 at all times brace. Patella quadriceps tendon repair rehabilitation program. One study reported the average age for patellar tendon rupture to be 28.
Quadriceps and patellar tendon tears can be either partial or complete. Brace locked at 0 degrees for ambulation for 68 weeks with use of bilateral axillary crutches. In contrast, most patellar tendon ruptures occur in patients younger than 40. Without the intact quadriceps tendon, the patient is unable to straighten the knee.