Tendon rupture explained

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
  • Patellar tendon rupture

Notes and References

1. Thomas. JR. Lawton. JN. Biceps and Triceps Ruptures in Athletes.. Hand Clinics. February 2017. 33. 1. 35–46. 10.1016/j.hcl.2016.08.019. 27886838.
2. Wu. Y. Lin. L. Li. H. Zhao. Y. Liu. L. Jia. Z. Wang. D. He. Q. Ruan. D. 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 . December 2016. 36. Pt A. 305–311. 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.11.014. 27838385. free.