Tendon rupture

Tendon rupture
Tendon rupture
	Tendon rupture
Specialty	Orthopedics
Symptoms	Sudden pain, swelling, bruising, weakness, inability to move the affected joint
Complications	Chronic weakness, re-rupture, joint instability
Usual onset	Sudden
Causes	Trauma, overuse, degenerative changes, corticosteroid use
Diagnostic method	Physical examination, ultrasound, MRI
Treatment	Rest, ice, compression, elevation (R.I.C.E.), physical therapy, surgery
Prognosis	Varies; depends on severity and treatment
Frequency	Common

Last updated October 25, 2025

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:

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.

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[1] 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.

[2] 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.

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