Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Treatment
Treatment for quadriceps tendon rupture may include:
Rest
Crutches
Walker
Cold compresses
Elevation of the leg
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Narcotic pain medication
Cast for quadriceps tendon rupture
Splint for quadriceps tendon rupture
Surgery for quadriceps tendon rupture
Physical therapy for quadriceps tendon rupture
Quadriceps tendon rupture clinical trials
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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture References:
Dobbs RE, Hanssen AD, Lewallen DG, Pagnano MW. Quadriceps tendon rupture after total knee arthroplasty. Prevalence, complications, and outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Jan;87(1):37-45.
Goelitz BW, Lomasney LM, Demos TC. Radiologic case study. Quadriceps tendon rupture. Orthopedics. 2004 Aug;27(8):790, 872-5.
Hansen L, Larsen S, Laulund T. Traumatic bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture. J Orthop Sci. 2001;6(2):187-8.
Shah MK. Outcomes in bilateral and simultaneous quadriceps tendon rupture. Orthopedics. 2003 Aug;26(8):797-8.
