Wbatwith crutches and brace locked at 0 at all times brace. Quadriceps tendon ruptures usually occur in people older than 40 years of age. Treatment for quadriceps tendon rupture at encino orthopedics. Rehabilitation guidelines for patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon repair. Quadriceps muscle injuries are among the most common muscle injuries. If you have any questions regarding the exercise program, call 6177257500. After quadriceps tendon repair the arlington group.
Brace locked at 0 degrees for ambulation for 68 weeks with use of bilateral axillary crutches. Without the intact quadriceps tendon, the patient is unable to straighten the knee. At 23 weeks home estim unit if needed for quadriceps muscle reed. 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.
In contrast, most patellar tendon ruptures occur in patients younger than 40. Progress phase iii exercises and functional activities. The typical injury mechanism is a direct blow to the thigh. Patella quadriceps tendon repair rehabilitation program. 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 type of treatment required depends on the type and size of tear, as well as, the patients activity level and age.
Patellar and quad tendon repair info boston sports medicine. Partial tears do not completely disrupt the soft tissue. The gundersen sports medicine patella quadriceps tendon repair rehabilitation program is an evidencebased and soft tissue healing dependent program. Quadriceps and patellar tendon tears can be either partial or complete. Rehabilitation appointments typically begin three to five days after surgery. Patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon repair uw health. One study reported the average age for patellar tendon rupture to be 28. Quadriceps tendon repair postoperative protocol rosenberg.
Phase one maximum protection weeks 06 0 to 2 weeks brace locked in full extension for 6 weeks partial weight bearing for 2 weeks ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation aggressive patella mobility range of motion 0 degrees to 30 degrees flexion. If a rupture of the quadriceps tendon occurs, and the patient tries to stand up, the knee will also usually buckle and. 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. Rehabilitation after repair of the patellar and quadriceps tendon. Patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon repair rehab. A complete tear will split the tendon into two separate pieces.
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