Patellar Tendon Rupture
Patellar tendon rupture is a rupture of the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia. The superior portion of the patellar tendon attaches on the posterior portion of the patella, and the posterior portion of the patella tendon attaches to the tibial tubercle on the front of the tibia.
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This video explains patellar tendon rupture, a rupture of the tendon connecting the patella to the tibia. It describes the tendon's attachments, from the posterior portion of the patella to the tibial tubercle at the front of the tibia.
Key points
- Explains patellar tendon rupture as a tear of the patella-to-tibia tendon
- Describes the tendon's attachment at the patella
- Describes the tendon's attachment at the tibial tubercle
Video Overview
This video presents “Patellar Tendon Rupture” — Patellar tendon rupture is a rupture of the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia. The superior portion of the patellar tendon attaches on the posterior portion of the patella, and the posterior portion of the patella tendon. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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