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Tendon rupture

Type of injury

Field	Value
name	Tendon rupture
image	Tendon rupture -- Smart-Servier.png
caption	Tendon rupture
field	Orthopedics
symptoms	Sudden pain, swelling, bruising, weakness, inability to move the affected joint
onset	Sudden
causes	Trauma, overuse, degenerative changes, corticosteroid use
treatment	Rest, ice, compression, elevation (R.I.C.E.), physical therapy, surgery
prognosis	Varies; depends on severity and treatment
frequency	Common
complications	Chronic weakness, re-rupture, joint instability
diagnosis	Physical examination, ultrasound, MRI

Examples include:

Achilles tendon rupture
Biceps tendon rupture
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Biceps femoris tendon rupture and Quadriceps tendon rupture
Patellar tendon rupture

References

(February 2017). "Biceps and Triceps Ruptures in Athletes.". Hand Clinics.
(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.

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