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What Happens With a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

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What Happens With a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
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Verywell Health

The quadriceps tendon is a thick, strong tendon that can withstand tremendous force. In daily life, it acts as part of the extensor mechanism to straighten the knee. People who injure the extensor mechanism may tear the quad tendon, tear the patellar tendon, or fracture the kneecap. All of these injuries have similar treatments and rehabilitation plans.

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