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Cranial cruciate ligament rupture1
  • We provide information and health products to pet owners whose dogs may be undergoing orthopedic surgeries such as TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy), TTA (tibial tuberocity advancement), CCL (cranial cruciate ligament rupture), MPL (medial patellar luxation), FHO (femoral head osteotomy), THR (total hip replacement), or for dogs suffering age-related or genetic joint health issues. (topdoghealth.com)
Luxation3
  • Patellar luxation occurs mostly in toy and small breeds of dogs weighing22 pounds or less, but can occur in dogs of all sizes. (counterfeitersdoc.com)
  • Dogs Naturally Magazine reportsthat at least 15% to 20% of dogs with patellar luxation will at some pointsuffer from a cruciate ligament rupture. (counterfeitersdoc.com)
  • The Labrador dog acl knee brace is recommended for patellar luxation, arthritis, and kneecap issues as well as cruciate ligament injuries. (lovepluspet.com)
Tendons12
  • Histopathologically, ruptured tendons studied by Kannus et al demonstrated changes consistent with chronic inflammation and degeneration. (medscape.com)
  • 4 When surgical reconstruction is performed, typically a graft is harvested from the patient's patellar or hamstring tendons and is inserted into femoral and tibial bone tunnels to replicate the native ACL. (bmj.com)
  • The patellar tendons of 30 rats (60 limbs) that underwent incision and suture were treated as the operation group and monitored after 7, 14, and 28 days. (hindawi.com)
  • The normal patellar tendons of 10 rats (20 limbs) were treated as the control group and monitored on day 0. (hindawi.com)
  • It was consistent with the change of the CD31-positive staining areas representing angiogenesis of the injured patellar tendons. (hindawi.com)
  • The failure load and tensile strength of the repaired patellar tendons in the operation group increased over time. (hindawi.com)
  • In 1949, Steiner and Palmer reported the first case of bilateral, simultaneous ruptures of the quadriceps tendons. (medscape.com)
  • McMaster showed that normal tendons in rabbits do not rupture under stress. (medscape.com)
  • The knee is a complex joint made up of different structures including bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles. (jasonlowrymd.com)
  • The knee is a complex joint which consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons that make joint movements easy and at the same time more susceptible to various kinds of injuries. (jayculpeppermd.com)
  • The knee is a complex joint that consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that help in your joint's movements. (siddbholamd.com)
  • Tears (ruptures) may also occur in tendons. (msdmanuals.com)
Cruciate ligament disease2
  • 2013). Comparison of complication rates and clinical outcome between tibial plateau leveling osteotomy and a modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs. (uk.net)
  • Cranial cruciate ligament disease is defined as the sudden or progressive failure of the cranial cruciate ligament, which results in partial to complete instability of the stifle joint. (petmassage.com)
Injuries13
  • The focus of this article is acute patellar tendon ruptures, especially those associated with acute sports-related injuries. (medscape.com)
  • From fractures and ligament tears to wounds and lacerations, injuries can occur during playtime, outdoor adventures, or unfortunate incidents. (stephanedion.ca)
  • Tendon and ligament injuries accounted for 30% of all musculoskeletal consultations, with 4 million new incidences worldwide each year, thus imposing a significant burden on society and the economy [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Added to his outstanding expertise in the field of knee joint and cruciate ligament surgery, his specialities include the following practices: minimally invasive (arthroscopic) surgery of meniscus injuries, instabilities of the kneecap, leg axis corrections, hip and knee prostheses, shoulder injuries, as well as conservative therapies of all sport injuries. (primomedico.com)
  • Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most common and serious knee injuries. (primomedico.com)
  • Our study aims to determine if posterior tibial slope is associated with the incidence of multi-ligamentous knee injuries which involve more than just the anterior cruciate ligament. (isakos.com)
  • The patients were divided into two groups: Anterior cruciate ligament injury only (ACL) and anterior cruciate ligament injury with other concomitant ligamentous injuries (ACL-plus), which included injuries to the medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, or posterolateral corner. (isakos.com)
  • 192 patients who had magnetic resonance imaging scans performed for a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury, with or without other ligamentous injuries, were included. (isakos.com)
  • Individuals who have had patellar tendon injuries previously such as Jumper's Knee, or patellar degeneration because of age are more prone to rupture of the tendon. (epainassist.com)
  • PCL injuries are very rare and are more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries. (jayculpeppermd.com)
  • Cartilage injuries, bone bruises, and ligament injuries often occur in combination with PCL injuries. (jayculpeppermd.com)
  • MCL injuries can result in a stretch, partial tear or complete tear of the ligament. (siddbholamd.com)
  • Knee extensor mechanism injuries can involve the quadriceps tendon, patellar tendon, patella, or tibial tubercle. (msdmanuals.com)
Dislocation10
  • It is a major ligament that stabilizes the patella and helps in preventing patellar subluxation (partial dislocation) or dislocation. (markslabaughmd.com)
  • The medial patellofemoral ligament can rupture or get damaged when there is patellar lateral dislocation. (markslabaughmd.com)
  • Different bone bruise patterns observed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and lateral patellar dislocation may indicate different injury mechanism of knee. (preprints.org)
  • In order to investigate the typical bone bruising patterns after ACL rupture and patellar dislocation. (preprints.org)
  • In this study, 77 ACL rupture and 77 patellar dislocation patients' knee MR images with bone bruises between August 2020 and March 2022at our institution were selected and analyzed, respectively. (preprints.org)
  • The presence, location, and intensity of the bone bruises within specific compartments of the femur and tibial after ACL rupture and patellar dislocation were recorded. (preprints.org)
  • Relative bone bruise patterns of the ACL rupture and patellar dislocation were classified and analyzed. (preprints.org)
  • There was only 1 pattern bone bruise (latera femur and medial patella bone bruise) of patellar dislocation, the most common pattern of patellar dislocation was in the inferior medial patella and lateral anterior inferior femur. (preprints.org)
  • The results suggest that the pattern of bone bruise after ACL rupture and patellar dislocation is completely different. (preprints.org)
  • There were 4 kinds of bone bruise patterns after non-contact ACL rupture while there was only 1 kind of bone bruise pattern after patellar dislocation bone bruise patients which was in the inferior medial patella and lateral anterior inferior femur. (preprints.org)
Graft9
  • After graft fixation, the range of motion is checked to make sure there are no restrictions in the patellar or knee movements. (markslabaughmd.com)
  • A patellar-tendon graft resulted in an increase of the stress on the lateral collateral ligament. (humankinetics.com)
  • He has supervised several studies about graft healing following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (primomedico.com)
  • Do you typically recommend a hamstring graft or patellar tendon graft? (bereadypt.com)
  • The two most common types are where your surgeon will use either your hamstring for a hamstring graft or a portion of your patellar tendon for a patellar tendon graft. (bereadypt.com)
  • The gold standard in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction for most young athletic individuals is a patellar tendon graft. (bereadypt.com)
  • The strength of the patellar tendon graft is slightly better and the long-term risk of graft ruptures is between 1.9% and 6.6% compared to 4.9-17.5% for hamstring graft repairs (Buerba, Rafael MD. Et al. (bereadypt.com)
  • The position of the graft closely matches the original position of your ruptured MPFL. (rmukhopadhyay.com)
  • Potential problems for MPFL reconstruction include graft rupture, joint stiffness, and aching. (rmukhopadhyay.com)
Instability4
  • Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure indicated for severe patellar instability. (markslabaughmd.com)
  • In case of a cruciate ligament injury, there is an increased instability present, especially during workout. (primomedico.com)
  • MPFL tears happen when the patella is dislocated either traumatically e.g. following a tackle during sport, or atraumatically due to instability because of ligament laxity or reduced thigh muscle strength and control. (rmukhopadhyay.com)
  • If symptoms of patella instability persist, a reconstruction of the ruptured ligament is often necessary. (rmukhopadhyay.com)
Lateral6
  • With a tendon rupture extending through the medial and lateral retinacula, active extension is completely lost, and the patient is unable to maintain the passively extended knee against gravity. (medscape.com)
  • Lateral patellar compression syndrome refers to pain under and around your kneecap. (jasonlowrymd.com)
  • The medial (inner) aspect of the knee is the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the lateral (outer) aspect of the knee is the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). (petmassage.com)
  • There are two important groups of ligaments that hold the bones of the knee joint together, collateral and cruciate ligaments - medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). (siddbholamd.com)
  • The extracapsular ligaments or external ligaments are the patellar ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCLs), oblique popliteal ligament, and arcuate popliteal ligament. (medscape.com)
  • The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) provides lateral stability and runs from the lateral femoral epicondyl to the fibular head. (medscape.com)
Quadriceps tendon ruptures3
  • Patellar and quadriceps tendon ruptures--jumper's knee. (medscape.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of complete and incomplete quadriceps tendon ruptures. (medscape.com)
  • However, quadriceps tendon ruptures are more common than are patellar tendon ruptures, although quadriceps tendon ruptures are more likely to be misdiagnosed. (medscape.com)
Reconstruction8
  • Jabłoński JJ, Jarmuziewicz P, Drużbicki M. Reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon rupture with semitendinosus tendon: case report. (medscape.com)
  • Rupture of the patellar ligament after use of its central third for anterior cruciate reconstruction. (medscape.com)
  • Objectives Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is associated with poorer outcomes and higher rerupture rates when compared to primary ACL reconstruction. (researchgate.net)
  • Postoperative pain management after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (rush.edu)
  • We recruited patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with or without other ligamentous reconstruction, in a single tertiary institution. (isakos.com)
  • Aim The Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) instructed a multidisciplinary group of Dutch anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) experts to develop an evidence statement for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. (bmj.com)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a common treatment for athletes after ACL injury. (bmj.com)
  • There are several different types of grafts that can be used to perform Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (bereadypt.com)
Tibia13
  • The patellar tendon is actually a ligament connecting two bones, the tibia and the patella. (medscape.com)
  • The TTA technique was first described in 2002 and aims to neutralise cranial shear force of the tibia by reducing the patellar ligament angle to 90° [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These cruicate ligaments connect two long bones called the femur (large bone in thigh) and tibia (large shin bone). (petmassage.com)
  • The Caudal Cruciate Ligament also originates from the femur, but inserts at the back of the Tibia Plateau to prevent backward movement. (petmassage.com)
  • These two ligaments can move independently, but work together to keep the tibia and femur aligned for stability (Broadhurst). (petmassage.com)
  • The patellar tendon, attaches to the front of the tibia. (petmassage.com)
  • If the tibia can be moved forward like the opening of a drawer, the cruicate has been torn or ruptured. (petmassage.com)
  • A Tibia Compression Test is another way to check for ligament damage. (petmassage.com)
  • A ruptured ligament allows the tibia to move abnormally forward (www.whole-dog-journal.com). (petmassage.com)
  • The cranial cruciate ligament (known as the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, in humans) is one of several ligaments in the stifle (knee) that connect the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). (ufl.edu)
  • The patellar tendon is connected to the tibial tubercle at the anterior region of tibia below the knee and is joined to the lower region of the patella. (epainassist.com)
  • The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevents anterior displacement of the tibia with respect to the femur and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) prevents posterior displacement of the tibia with respect to the femur. (medscape.com)
  • Stability testing is based on trying to mobilize the tibia with respect to the femur in the direction that is limited when the tested ligament is intact. (medscape.com)
Kneecap3
  • Jumper's knee, also known as "patellar tendinitis" is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. (jasonlowrymd.com)
  • The patellar tendon joins the kneecap to the shin bone. (epainassist.com)
  • The patellar tendon/ligament joins the kneecap and the front portion of shin bone. (epainassist.com)
Medial patellofemoral ligament2
  • The medial patellofemoral ligament is a band of tissue that extends from the femoral medial epicondyle to the superior aspect of the patella. (markslabaughmd.com)
  • The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) helps to stabilise the patella (knee cap). (rmukhopadhyay.com)
Tendinitis3
  • Ruptures also may occur after local injection of corticosteroid near the inferior pole of the patella as treatment for patellar tendinitis (ie, jumper's knee). (medscape.com)
  • There are three contraindications found within the 2008 package insert: "Noroxin (norfloxacin) is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity, tendinitis, or tendon rupture associated with the use of norfloxacin or any member of the quinolone group of antimicrobial agents. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anterior knee pain refers to a variety of conditions which include runner's knee or patellar tendinitis and chondromalacia of the patella. (jasonlowrymd.com)
Osteoarthritis2
  • Lack of full extension following ACL rupture may contribute to functional deficits and an increased risk of osteoarthritis [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Chart reviews and clinic follow-ups were performed with the following recorded - re-rupture rate, radiographic grading of osteoarthritis, KT-1000 arthrometer test, IKDC outcome scores and knee range of motion. (researchgate.net)
Femur2
  • The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays an important role in maintaining knee-joint stability, primarily through limiting anterior tibial translation on the femur and restraining rotation, but also by resisting varus and valgus forces at the knee. (bmj.com)
  • The ligament attaches to the upper third of the patella and the inner aspect of the femur (thigh bone). (rmukhopadhyay.com)
Tibial tubercle2
  • Anteriorly, the fibers of the rectus femoris tendon traverse the patella and condense inferior to the patella to insert on the tibial tubercle as the patellar tendon. (medscape.com)
  • the patella is connected to the tibial tubercle by the patellar tendon. (msdmanuals.com)
Relatively infrequently2
  • The patellar tendon ruptures relatively infrequently. (medscape.com)
  • Ruptures of the quadriceps tendon occur relatively infrequently and usually occur in patients older than 40 years. (medscape.com)
Case of bilateral1
  • The first case reported in the gulf area was in Riyadh, and was a case of bilateral simultaneous patellar tendon rupture in a 35 year old healthy male athlete after a sports injury, in the absence of systemic disease or steroid usage. (jotsrr.org)
Extensor4
  • Rupture of the patellar tendon usually occurs at the osseotendinous junction and causes complete derangement of the knee extensor mechanism. (medscape.com)
  • However, the complications of an untreated rupture to the extensor mechanism can be extremely disabling. (medscape.com)
  • If the rupture involves only the tendon and the retinacular fibers remain intact, some extension is possible, though an extensor lag is noted. (medscape.com)
  • Brooks P. Extensor mechanism ruptures. (medscape.com)
Muscles2
Surgical4
  • In the past, the surgical technique for acute rupture of the patellar tendon was primary suture repair. (medscape.com)
  • Background An athlete's intention to return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a major indication for surgical intervention. (bmj.com)
  • This a surgical procedure used to treat cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament rupture in the knee joints of dogs. (mooresvilleanimalhospital.com)
  • In cases where the patellar tendon is ruptured totally, surgical intervention may be needed to repair the injury. (epainassist.com)
Tendon irritation1
  • Patellar tendon rupture often occurs in the setting of long-standing patellar tendon irritation. (medscape.com)
Jumper's knee3
  • In rare cases, partial ruptures of the quadriceps tendon are seen in young athletes with end-stage jumper's knee. (medscape.com)
  • Another reason which makes an individual more prone to patellar tendon rupture is corticosteroid injection given for inflammation in case of other medical condition of the patella such as Jumper's Knee . (epainassist.com)
  • Other medical conditions of the patella such as Jumper's Knee and corticosteroid injections to the knee to control inflammation predispose the tendon to rupture. (epainassist.com)
Occur6
  • Unilateral traumatic ruptures of the patellar tendon tend to occur when a violent contraction of the quadriceps is resisted by the flexed knee (eg, during landing after a jump). (medscape.com)
  • Given that considerable force is needed to rupture a healthy tendon, it is likely that ruptures occur in areas of preexisting disease. (medscape.com)
  • Ruptures most often occur unilaterally. (medscape.com)
  • Patellar tendon ruptures are less common than are quadriceps ruptures and tend to occur in patients younger than 40 years. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast, partial ruptures occur in young athletes. (medscape.com)
  • There are three potential scenarios that can occur with CCLR: acute rupture, chronic rupture, and partial tears. (ufl.edu)
Partial9
  • Objective -To measure the angles between the patellar ligament and the tibial plateau and between the patellar ligament and the common tangent at the tibiofemoral contact point (TFCP) in stifle joints of dogs with partial rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) for comparison with data obtained for stifle joints in dogs with intact CrCLs. (avma.org)
  • Sample Population -60 stifle joints of 54 dogs with surgically confirmed partial CrCL rupture. (avma.org)
  • Results -In stifle joints of dogs with a partial rupture of the CrCL, angles γ and α were 5° and 2° larger than each corresponding angle in healthy canine joints. (avma.org)
  • at equivalent angles of flexion, comparatively greater shear force affects the CrCLs in stifle joints with partial CrCL ruptures. (avma.org)
  • This can be complete or partial rupture (www.petmed.com). (petmassage.com)
  • Following an acute rupture, your dog will likely be painful and partial to non-weight bearing lame in the affected hind limb. (ufl.edu)
  • Partial CCL ruptures are less obvious-your dog may appear lame with exercise, but improves with rest. (ufl.edu)
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury can result in a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament. (jayculpeppermd.com)
  • In grade II, there is a partial tear of the ligament. (jayculpeppermd.com)
Patella alta1
  • Confirmation of the diagnosis was done by imaging studies which showed patella alta, and complete tendon ruptures bilaterally. (jotsrr.org)
Posterior2
Chronic3
  • The rupture is the final result of chronic tendon degeneration due to repetitive microtrauma. (medscape.com)
  • Reva has a torn cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee, a ruptured medial patellar ligament in the same knee, and severe chronic changes to right hip indicating she may have had an old fracture that has now essentially created it's own repair. (austinpetsalive.org)
  • PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Osgood-Schlatter disease develops secondary to chronic patellar tendon overloading. (bvsalud.org)
Flexion3
  • Procedures -Mediolateral radiographic views of the stifle joints were obtained, and the angles between the patellar ligament and the conventionally defined tibial plateau (angle γ) and between the patellar ligament and the common tangent to the TFCP (angle α) were measured at incidental stifle joint flexion (angle β) by 2 independent observers. (avma.org)
  • At 100° of flexion, the patellar ligament was perpendicular to the conventionally defined tibial plateau. (avma.org)
  • At 110° of flexion, the patellar ligament was perpendicular to the common tangent at the TFCP. (avma.org)
Underwent1
  • Both tendon disruptions were in the proximal mid substance of the patellar tendon, and underwent successful krachow technique repair [ 2 ]. (jotsrr.org)
Inferior3
  • Therefore, the patellar tendon most commonly ruptures near its proximal end, off the inferior pole of the patella. (medscape.com)
  • This image depicts the defect within the patellar tendon at the inferior pole of the patella. (medscape.com)
  • Arthroscopic repair of L-shaped tear of the anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament complex in a pediatric patient: a technical note. (rush.edu)
Diagnosis4
  • In most instances, the history, the physical examination, and standard radiographs suffice for making a diagnosis of acute patellar tendon rupture. (medscape.com)
  • If the diagnosis of tendon rupture is delayed, scar tissue may obliterate what previously had been a palpable defect. (medscape.com)
  • A preliminary diagnosis of bilateral patellar tendon rupture was made based on the patient's complain of bilateral knee pain and physical examination which revealed a palpable infrapatellar pouch, in addition to the patient's inability to actively extend the knee. (jotsrr.org)
  • To obtain the best results, the early diagnosis and repair of complete quadriceps ruptures are essential. (medscape.com)
Bone bruises1
  • Results showed that there were 4 kinds of bone bruise (1-,2-,3-,4- bone bruises) patterns after ACL rupture. (preprints.org)
Disruption2
  • Disruption of the patellar tendon is associated with immediate disabling pain. (medscape.com)
  • It is well known that Patellar tendon rupture refers to a disruption of the patellar tendon, which originates from the patella and inserts into the tibial tuberosity. (jotsrr.org)
Osteotomy1
  • Patellar position was found to be significantly more distal than pre-osteotomy, if the tibial tuberosity was not translated proximally ( P = 0.001) and if it was translated proximally by 3mm ( P = 0.005). (biomedcentral.com)
CrCL1
  • By neutralising the shear forces in the stifle caused by a ruptured or weakened CrCL, the joint becomes more stable without compromising joint congruency. (fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk)
Acute rupture1
Angle3
  • This cadaveric and radiographic study was performed with the aim of determining the effect of proximal translation of the tibial tuberosity during tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) on patellar position (PP) and patellar ligament angle (PLA). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Reduction of the patellar ligament angle is achieved by osteotomizing and advancing the tibial tuberosity cranially. (biomedcentral.com)
  • During TTA the tibial tuberosity is advanced, which changes the angle of the patellar ligament to neutralise the tibiofemoral shear force during weight bearing. (fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk)
Tear5
  • A tear of the patellar tendon is generally as a result of forceful pressure on the tendon such as that generated with jumping. (epainassist.com)
  • The tendon tends to lose its strength due to these conditions and when there is severe contraction of the quadriceps muscle such as when landing after jumping it results in tear of the patellar tendon, especially at the lowermost part of patella. (epainassist.com)
  • The treatment of tear of patellar tendon includes immobilization of knee joint for 4 to 6 weeks. (epainassist.com)
  • The healing of patellar tear may take 4 to 8 weeks and following healing of the patellar tendon tear patient needs 4 to 8 weeks of physical therapy . (epainassist.com)
  • In grade III, there is a complete tear of the ligament and the ligament is divided into two halves making the knee joint unstable. (jayculpeppermd.com)
Severe1
  • Rupture of the patellar tendon is accompanied by severe pain. (epainassist.com)
Stifle joint2
  • Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) is a surgery performed on dogs to stabilise the stifle joint after rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. (fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk)
  • There are two cruciate ligaments in the center of the stifle joint that function to provide joint stability: the Cranial Cruciate Ligament, often referred to as the CCL and the Caudal Cruciate Ligament. (petmassage.com)
Bones1
  • Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissues that connect two bones or cartilage at a joint. (petmassage.com)
Dogs4
  • Unlike human athletes, rupture of the CCL in dogs is rarely the result of a traumatic injury. (ufl.edu)
  • Unfortunately, the condition leading to CCLR is often present in both knees, and about 30- 50% of dogs will rupture both CCLs within 1-2 years of each other. (ufl.edu)
  • CCL rupture is one of the most common orthopedic disease seen dogs, and CCL repair is the most common orthopedic surgery performed by veterinary surgeons. (ufl.edu)
  • Dogs with ruptured ligaments in their hind legs benefit from knee pads because they keep Labradors from licking and chewing the injury and promote healing. (lovepluspet.com)
Scar tissue1
  • Prognosis is satisfactory though patient may suffer with mild to moderate pain for several weeks after complete healing because of patellar tendon scar tissue interfering with muscle activities. (epainassist.com)