Tendon rupture
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Tendon rupture is a condition in which a tendon separates in whole or in part from tissue to which it is attached, or is itself torn or otherwise divided in whole or in part.[1][2]
Examples include:
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Biceps tendon rupture
- Anterior cruciate ligament injury
- Biceps femoris tendon rupture and Quadriceps tendon rupture
- Cruciate ligament § Rupture
- Patellar tendon rupture
References
- ^ Thomas, JR; Lawton, JN (February 2017). "Biceps and Triceps Ruptures in Athletes". Hand Clinics. 33 (1): 35–46. doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2016.08.019. PMID 27886838.
- ^ Wu, Y; Lin, L; Li, H; Zhao, Y; Liu, L; Jia, Z; Wang, D; He, Q; Ruan, D (December 2016). "Is surgical intervention more effective than non-surgical treatment for acute Achilles tendon rupture? A systematic review of overlapping meta-analyses". International Journal of Surgery. 36 (Pt A): 305–311. doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.11.014. PMID 27838385.