Tendons
The tendons are cord-like structures made of fibrous connective tissue that connects the muscles to the bones. The tendons surround and connect all of the joints, including the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.
What Causes a Tendon Rupture?
Tendon injuries are more likely to arise when people are involved in daily activities that require repetitive motion of the joint. Constant repetitive motion can lead to tendon ruptures in the joints, such as the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.
How is a Tendon Rupture Diagnosed?
The most common way to diagnose a tendon rupture is for a doctor to physically examine and order diagnostic studies the area of pain.
If you have a tendon rupture, your doctor may recommend surgery – only if all other treatment options have been exhausted or are not the best option. The goal of a tendon repair procedure is to repair and restore the function of all of the normal joint and surrounding tissue.
During a tendon repair, the surgeon will make an incision over the injured tendon. Once t he location of the tear is identified, the surgeon will stitch the damaged ends together or attach (anchor) the tendon back to the bone where it used to attach.
If a tendon injury is too severe for a normal repair, then a graft may be required. During a graft, a piece of tendon is taken from another body area and used to repair the damaged tendon. Alternately, tendon from a cadaver may be used.
Healthpointe has top-of-the-line physicians and orthopedic surgeons who are trained to provide treatment for tendon pain and the associated symptoms
Tendon Rupture Treatment in Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County:
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Anaheim
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Colton
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Corona
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Garden Grove
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Irwindale
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near La Mirada
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Long Beach
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Los Angeles
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Ontario
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Perris
- Tendon Rupture Treatment in and near Temecula
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